I know what you mean about not wanting to take meds. I have been off for about 6 months. I just talked with my doc about restarting though because I reached a point where I think I need to be back on them. I think in the past I reach a point where I am taking too much and it causes me problems. I'm going to talk to my doctor about keeping me on the lower side of treatable dosages. Then I should be ok. I will still have my swings but I feel like I am more aware of myself whenever I'm on a little something. Good luck to you in whatever you decide. I'm sure that Christmas will be great if they are games that he really loves! If he is older I don't think he will care about quantity over quality.