Hey there! It's good to see you're taking charge of your decisions regarding your care. You know your life and what can help you reach your goals best.

Personally I don't have any experience with managing bipolar 2 without meds, but I'm living with depression and ocd and trying to withdraw from a drug because it was not the right choice for my life. You might want to try some supplements. I know Omega-3 have shown some benefit, and I'm sure if you ask/ search around you can find others. Also, if while in the hospital, you took medications for a substantial period of time, you will need to withdraw from them. Stopping a med suddenly will cause a withdrawal that can mimic the original symptoms, so watch out for that.

Have your posted this in the bipolar forum? I'm sure there is someone else who doesn't want to take medication who can help. Maybe look for a forum elsewhere on the web too where you might get advice from others. Non-medication treatments are known best by those who live them.

Don't worry. You are not doomed. Focus on working on therapies and coping skills for the particular symptoms that distress you the most.