I'm a weird bipolar. I bet no I don't even want to bet I could go without meds. See, I'm stable for years at a time. But when I'm depressed, I'm sucidial. And the one time I was manic still scares me after 16 years. I'd rather be dead than manic. Bipolar is different for all of us and unpredictable. You don't know when what is gonna strike. Or you may be one who goes up and down all the time and really needs all kinds of meds. (Although I"m on a lot of meds). It's nothing to play with. I remember how crazy I was back before I knew I was bipolar. Especially in my 20's. And you don't have to go through that. It's like a diabetic going without needed medicine. Eventually something is going to happen. Getting the right meds take time and a good pdoc. Choose wisely. Good luck with whatever you choose.