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Well, I guess I will brave my two cents worth. As I do not know you type of BP, I can not give you advice one way or the other. I agree that if you want to try it you should have someone available that can help you in a crisis.
On a personal note; I am a ultra rapid-cycler and have a lot of difficuly finding the right meds for my system. I took two Demerols after my first C-sec and was awake and VERY alert for 5 days. I took 5 Valium before an MRI (spaced out over a 4 hour period) nad did not sleep for 2 days. Over the counter sleep meds make me anxious and feel like bugs are crawling up and down my legs. I was doing real well on my combo of meds 3 years ago but then my ex-husband cancelled my insurance. I self paid for almost a year but then... no income. I moved here to Texas and am currently in school.
I must admit it is very hard to maintain @ times.One of my instructors has not helped matters by being VERY biased against Bipolor. I only have 2 more months to go then I hope to be able to get back on some meds. I DO NOT like "losing it" with my daughter and G-children. My oldest G-daughter is severe autistic so we clash @ times. When I am medicated I can deal with her more profound problems (nonverbal w/ severe meltdowns). Self medicating is not the answer either.
BTW... I have worked off and on in the medical fiels since 1985 so I know better.
I you CHOSE to go off meds be prepared for the worse and hope for the best. Good luck.
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