I am bipolar, and I have managed it all my life without medications. Two years ago when I was diagnosed with just depresion (and later bipolar) and despite all the drama happenig in my life right now I still have not been on any medication because before I was 18 my mom didn't want me to be on the meds then once I turned 18, I lost my insurance and all this other stuff. I personaly feel that I am in dire need of them, however, yoga, nmeditation, and relaxing music really help me to balance my mood.