I don't think I've met anyone with bipolar that can do well without the meds. My mania (at least in my mind, my husband might beg to differ) is not a problem, it's the depression that cripples me. And each low is deeper and worse than that last. Thoughout my life, I've only gone for treatment when I've been depressed. I'm on Seroquel and for the first time in 25 years, I haven't been battling depression, mania or anxiety.

That isn't to say that I've been on medication the entire 25 year history. I'd seek treatment for the depression specifically suicidal depression, start to feel better, quit taking the meds and cycle all over again. It's only been the last 10 years that I've accepted the fact that I need the meds all of the time.