Well, i was forced away from help and support when i needed it. I was assessed and referred for therapy at mental health service but didn't get it. Was just suggested medication and self help stuff. I was forced out of A&E when i was really ill and suicidal. I know i have bipolar and it is an illness yet even if for me it is really challenging to live with, i still have strong resistance to the idea of taking medication -just taking medication wouldn't help me in addressing the underlying issues and to make changes i want and need in my life and i don't want to poison by body with a load of drugs for long time. I have had CBT and attended courses in the past on NHS but that didnt help me rly cos it wasn't orientated towards helping me manage things with my illness. It was just for personal stress related issues basically. I have battled with my condition for 10 years without meds and no professional help and support, which hasn't been easy. I'm still here somehow. But don't know for how much longer.