I was in denial about being bipolar. I was afraid to be on scary-sounding meds. I wish I hadn't run from diagnosis and medication. It is no fun screwing up in front of everyone at work if it can be prevented. In my case, I think it would have been, but that is yet to really be determined.

Think about consequences of being off meds. One doc told me being off and allowing myself to have more episodes can make my condition progress. That was sobering.

I really encourage you to work with your doc