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.
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.