I know that meds have given me the chance to change the parts of my life... offering enough relief to do so. Another way to think about it would be to read the warning labels on aspirin. Scary. These are only possible side effects. I have no side effects from the meds. So woo hoo for me and all that, that doesn't exactly help you. Just saying there are two sides to taking the meds.

As far as natural ways, absolutely. Learning the coping skills required to deal with this illness is something a lot of people on these boards have done, but it didn't come from anything external drug or remedy... it all came from coping skills, strength, years of learning, spirituallity, etc...

hope you find your way!