I am currently using meds. I have periodically thought/tried of going off my meds -almost always when I am in a 'good' place in my life and feeling like I have this stuff under control. I start to 'skip' medications and cut back quantities. 100% of the time I have a relapse and end up starting back at square one. I need to be very careful not to think I can handle this without medicinal treatment and to reassure myself that it is okay to use this form of treatment - even when others suggest otherwise.