Any advice on treating bipolar or depression with L-tryptophan, L-dopa, and L-th!

Any advice on treating bipolar or depression with L-tryptophan, L-dopa, and L-theanine?

I have a friend who is 25 years old and she suffers from bipolar. The doctor wants her to take mood stabilizers which are a form of anti-psychotic drug. I don't trust many doctors because many drug companies cater to these doctors and treat them with expensive dinners and gifts. In addition, the the drugs usually have side effects such as weight gain or harm the liver. This girl has more depressive episodes than manic but I feel the L-theanine could calm her down then. Also, she knows she will 'get it' from her dad if she acts up really bad. Her dad still believes in spanking her and it seems to be effective in keeping her from acting up too much. I figure the L-dopa and L-tryptophan can help give her a boost in motivation and happiness during the depressive state. Any advice on what dosages to take or am I way off base here?

Sandy, you are a strange one...... Somehow, your questions about spanking make me regret my own fetish.