> Depression is one thing easily treated without medicine, bipolar is another.
I’d say that’s a WILD generalization: I have both conditions and without medication I am in real trouble, and the people around me are in for an interesting time.
The medication is simple: Lithium Carbonate and Venlafaxine plus a good diet and plenty of sleep. But the medication is also pretty essential, and it took many years to get the balance right.
Therapy alone might work for some people, but for many of us it is way insufficient.
Depression with bipolar is part of bipolar, therefore needing a mood stabilizer/medicine. I’ve had depression and took meds for it. I now avoid depression by not eating or drinking caffeine.