Bipolar disorder is definitely hard to treat, and much harder to live with. You aren't alone as many thousands of Americans go through what you are every day. Treatments for bipolar disorder can vary, but one of the more common treatments involves medication, therapy and lifestyle changes. Usually just one thing doesn't treat it and more often than not, it needs to be treated for the rest of your life. To find out the best options for you, it may be best to talk to your doctor.