Bipolar and especially the depression sucks.
But like any illness you have to manage it and to keep on top of it. I've found that for me it's helpful to let people know sooner rather than later because whilst it won't necessarily stave of an episode it has helped me try things and that may mean medication which like you I hate but I see it as a necessary evil.
Not all medication has the side effects of tiredness and weight gain. I wonder if you can talk to your pscyhiatrist and see if together you can find one that works better for you?
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