I know this has probably been discussed before, but I'd really like to know if any of you who have bipolar with psychotic symptoms live meds-free? Do you feel okay, or do you have episodes of psychotic mania / depression? How long have you managed to feel okay without meds?

I had one psychotic manic episode, and I don't want to go through that EVER again. It was devastating for me and my family. Depression I can handle, but not that.

BUT I would really love to live without meds. They are a constant reminder that there's something "wrong" with me, and I don't really feel like that anymore otherwise. I'm dreading the long-term side effects of my meds. I've been feeling okay for a long time now, I still have some issues but not that bipolar-related. So, is there any chance of me going meds-free WITHOUT doing damage to myself, my husband and my family?