Instead of trying to treat bipolar people to act "normal", consider reengineering all of society so that such people can function within it without medication. The rationale is that human civilization needs -- and historically has needed -- the special creative abilities only achievable by the bipolar during their manic phase.
A problem, perhaps the problem, perhaps the only problem of society: the manic will transgress the boundaries society defines regarding sexual behavior, e.g., commit rape. It will be a hard sell to reengineer society to the point that people find this is acceptable.
Another potential problem: bipolar often co-occurs with many other mental disorders.
Inspired by Robin Williams.
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