Hi there,

If you do indeed have Bipolar Disorder, I would suggest staying on your medication. I have tried a couple of times without meds, and ended up being hospitalized. I have met quite a few people with Bipolar, and have not met a single person who was able to achieve balance without medication.

You say you want to be "normal". Well, by going off your meds, you'll probably feel the opposite of normal. And even if you feel good for a little while, it probably wouldn't last (like you mentioned in your post). Yes, we may have an illness, and yes, there may be stigma. But medication will help you to achieve as "normal" as you can get, and isn't that the goal?

I'm taking a combo of medication right now and feel good about 90% of the time, which is amazing compared to times when I've felt like I could handle this on my own. I know it's tempting to stop taking them, but I hope you'll stay on your meds.