It's great that for some people that recovery can be without meds but for me I know I need my meds - I can't go back to what I was like before meds. Even with the skills I have learnt to be able to cope and live with my moods and to react differently to adverse circumstances, I don't see living without meds as a viable option for me.
I guess I'll never know if I don't try but I don't feel like its worth the risk.