i think that everyone with bipolar has ditched their meds a time or two. while i dont believe everyone needs meds (i do though, cant function without them) i think that the most important thing you can do for yourself prior to being off meds is recognize your moods and the symptoms leading up to them. learn how to maintain yourself while in such states and manage the symptoms with self care. once you can do that, i think that you could have a very good med free life : )