Marmaduke, I think in many cases BP can be managed without meds. There are few people in BP forum who do so and plenty elsewhere.

Meds make it easier for those for whom they work. If you are lucky enough to be able to handle them without horrendous side effects and get the good effects... then why not. But there is a huge percentage of people for whom meds don't work. And these need places to discuss how to make themselves well.