I've tried herbal-and-supplements-only. Did not work at all. Tried same with therapy. Nah. Meds are a part of, but not entirely, the treatment process.
I got kicked out of a group that advocates the user of a certain legal plant, not pot, for various purposes, primarily pain, because I said it absolutely does not work for bipolar and get a doctor and on meds ASAP. The mods for the group banned me and I lost some friends over it. I stand by what I said. Losing friends over this may be well-worth it if that person seeks out the proper help. Besides, one of the mods got abusive in PM and I got her account banned because of what she said to me. Hah! Start over and try to get back to your 1000+ friends.