I too wish I could go without BP meds but have seen the positive effect they have on me, except for Benzodiazepines, which will take me one year to taper off as they are so addictive. Lithium has saved my life and Lamotrogine keeps the depression at bay. When I’m severe episodes I do need antipsychotics but only temporarily. When I look back to me without meds I shudder. I honestly doubt I would be alive.