I was diagnosed seven years ago and I was heavily medicated. I felt like a zombie. I quit my treatment and went back on the roller coaster ride. After a suicide attempt a year ago I went back on medication. This time I am using alternative therapies and low doses of medication. I feel more like myself this way. I have to strictly adhere to my alternative therapies to maintain my stability. I meditate, do yoga, exercise, take vitamins,eat a whole foods diet, and I don't eat sugar. I still have some hypomania and depression but it's more manageable and I prefer to deal with the difficulties as opposed to be being heavily medicated.