It's always your choice, but I know that if I want what I consider to be "freedom" I will stay on my meds. When I'm locked up in a hospital, I am definitely not what I would consider free, and that happens less often when I take meds.

Where is this desire to be off meds coming from? Is it logical? Will you really be more "free" off the meds, or will your symptoms limit you? Can you wait the 10 months to try to go off meds safely and with support? Are you unsatisfied with your job/don't mind risking losing it?