I think part of accepting the fact we are bipolar means accepting that we might be on medication for the rest of our lives. I personally have had suicidal ideation for as long as I can remember so at some point I came to accept that I will have to take medication for probably the rest of my life. Its not an easy realization and it doesn't mean we won't have a relapse in the future and think "i'm okay without it, I should just stop" but I think that's why psychotherapy and support groups play such an important role in compliance. But I think this a question we all ask ourselves at some point.