Yep.

I was stable and "high functioning" according to my doctor. I was on 100 lamictal and 100 lexapro and zolpidem for sleep.

I was on vacation and I was eating very healthy. Had very little alcohol, exercising daily, little caffeine, plenty of sleep and in a sunny place.

So I decided I could do it without meds. I went off everything cold turkey. BAD, BAD move.

I had a big manic episode within 2 weeks.

I tried lithium for 1 week, and abilify next. Didn't agree with me.

I am back on lamictal. I had to titrate very slowly. 2 weeks at 25, 2 weeks at 50, and now finally 100. I am on zyprexa now 7.5. and zolpidem.

I am slowly coming down. I am still a bit manic and can only sleep 3 or 4 hours at a time.
The meds work.

I am bipolar 1 not 2. So, I have full-blown mania with less depression.