I have bipolar 2, and i cycle twice a year.

At first it was once a year, with the seasons. I do not take meds because i am sort of a control freak and to be honest, because my life is so dull and flat at baseline, i sort of enjoy the surprises of moods. It makes things difficult, but if i had no challenge within myself, i imagine i would be redirecting my energy toward other people. And i would rather not do that, because when i am bored and have nothing to work on within myself, or, Too Comfortable, i tend to do weird things to spice it up.

So, this is my spice.
Though please note, my natural emotional make-up is the only reason i consider not being on medication. Of course, i would be more stable on it. I just, need something. Or else, again, i get bored and am even worse than i would be if distracted by an episode that takes all my energy to maintain.