A few weeks ago I decided I was sick of being fat so I went off my meds. I was skipping meals and I can't take lithium on an empty stomach, it's given me an ulcer before. Five days later my mom called the cops on me because I was out of control. Luckily, they didn't have enough of a reason to hospitalize me. Being on meds sucks but the alternative is worse if you're not in remission.