There are people who manage their illness med-free; but, for BP especially, I think it takes a very HIGH level of self-awareness, coping skills, and a very good support system to maintain stability without medication. I, personally, do not have the self-awareness, coping skills, OR support system in place to take this beast on med-free. I am not on medication at the moment (it is not really by choice, lost insurance and pdoc, etc) and I am very unstable and cannot seem to improve it myself. I am currently looking for a new treatment team and plan to re-start the process of finding the right med combo.

I wish you the best in your journey whichever treatment path you choose!