Thank you everyone who has responded. I am a new member and just kind of wanted to get a feel for where everyone was at.

I have had one manic episode. I tried to be med free for 6 months or so after that. Then I tried meds. I definitely rely on my meds now. Also therapy. I had a severe mental "shake up" after the manic attack.

I am also in therapy.

For me, I want to be the best parent/-person I can be. I would also like to have 1 successful romantic relationship before I die. LOL

For this reason, I am on meds and in therapy!

If you can manage without, great.
I need both at the moment.