Hello, My sister recently got the diagnosis of bipolar disorder. She was extremely depressed for months and now she is very manic. I know very little about this illness. My question is can this cycle of depression/manic phases be regulated without medication? I am looking for any personal experiences of people who use meds and who don't use meds. I feel meds can be very helpful, but I also know that there is often more than one way to approach a situation. My sister is the type of person who prefers a holistic approach rather than a medical one. I was just wondering if a holitic approach is possible for this disorder.