Since I have been diagnosed I have been on medication (I was diagnosed at 31 and I'm 34 now), but I had experience symptoms since I was VERY young. I had my first attempt at 8 years old.

Without meds my symptoms got progressively worse and when I compare what my symptoms were like at 20 and what they are now at 34, I am worse and would hate to see what I would be without meds. Wait I know what it was like I was in Psych hospital for 6 weeks at 31..... not a high point in my life!

Everyone is different and one person's symptoms may be more severe than another and this may make the difference for being on no meds.

If you want to do this let a trusted, responsible person know. This person needs to be objective, impartial and someone you trust, so if you aren't doing well calls you on it before it goes down that slippery slope. Hope that helps.