I've read this sort of thing in journals, although saying point blank that meds won't work for you in the future is a complete fallacy. Many people don't get diagnosed and treated until later in life and are able to benefit from medication. However there is a push for early intervention, because research suggests the earlier treatment is started the more successful it is and a higher chance of someone being off meds in the long term. Just food for thought.

I think most psychs are going to want to discuss medication with someone who has bipolar. But a good psych wouldn't "push", more discuss the pros/cons, what you want from treatment (therapy included), concerns about meds etc. If someone told me I HAD to take medication, that would be the end of the conversation and I probably wouldn't be on meds right now.