How do you deal with bipolar ?

Bipolar Disorder: It is not clear if you are asking for yourself or a relative. At age 17, you are unlikely to have Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar Disorder has Manic episodes and Depressive episodes, at times alternating, and affecting functioning. Using Cocaine and Amphetamines can bring high mood state and while coming down- depressed state. See a Psychiatrist for yourself or family member for Diagnosis and Therapy.

Mood stabilizers: Mood stabilizers are used to treat bipolar disorder. Lithium and depakote would be two examples of mood stabilizers but there are others, depending on symptoms, and depending on what works for the patient.

No biological marker: There are no biological markers for the diagnoses of bipolar disorder or for that matter any of the diagnoses of the psychiatrists. Bipolar disorder is therefore a subjective label of psychiatry. Furthermore, the psychiatric drugs have a myriad of potentially very serious side effects. I therefore always suggest a healthy lifestyle with good nutrition to prevent & treat unstable states of mind!