Bipolar disorder is also uniquely treated with Lithium, which isn't used to treat any other disorder and has a unique and problematic side effect profile.
i think the problem is that a medication "fix" tends to be more like painkillers, they are a temporary alleviation from a problem, not a solution to the problem.
debatable, this is like the depression and SSRI argument.
Bipolar meds generally work, unlike SSRIs. But inevitably the medication lapses and they fly off the handle, so these people are always a risk.
Bipolar disorder is also uniquely treated with Lithium, which isn't used to treat any other disorder and has a unique and problematic side effect profile.
i think the problem is that a medication "fix" tends to be more like painkillers, they are a temporary alleviation from a problem, not a solution to the problem.