My dx's are BP, OCD and BPD, I've been on meds and chose to go off them in October of 2011 as they made me feel more ill than before I was medicated...

I started therapy in March of this year, was never a fan of the idea but realized it would help so I'm giving it a shot and so far I find it helpful.

I really don't think I'm choosing an alternate treatment method so much as I'm choosing to manage my issues naturally, surfing the waves of my life if you will.

This takes a lot of research, and a shyt ton of self-awareness.

Music helps me cope a lot, it helps me discharge the emotions that are too big for me to contain, and it helps me find the words I seem to lose while depressed.

Journelling is a very good outlet for my BPD as it helps me not direct my bullshyt at my bf.

Keeping a regular sleep schedule, having a routine in place and being mindful of the present has helped tremendously.

Even my T agrees I've improved in leaps and bounds since choosing the non-medicated route and he fully supports my decision.