I second pipesndrumsnun make sure to keep up on both medications. Bi-polar as well as hypoglycemia (pre-diabetes) runs in my family. and when someone forgets one or the other of their meds it can run havoc on them. But with good follow-up care. most have done great.

Go and talk to you mental health people in your community. All of my mothers Medications for Bi-polar are covered under a federal program, which is a god send as she is on disability and would not otherwise be able to afford them. A lot of people don't want to ask for a handout but there are times when one must do what helps the family. you might find that the help upfront allows you to level out and change your family for the better.