I have a really hard time staying on meds. ( see sig.), med changes hit me hard and adjusting to "normal" has been just a mess (complete understatement). I have a wonderful large support system and really good coping skill except my occasional flip outs. I have some bad coping skills too. All this on top of therapy, mood charts, lifestyle changes are not enough for me to function in a safe way with society. I need medication to stay in normal society.