I wasn’t diagnosed BP until age 43 off and on over the years I was on a AD at times that seemed to make matters worse so I quit them.

There was no info at your fingertips like there is now so I thought everyone had racing minds with ups and downs , huge mood swings.

Age 43 my life imploded. I’ll never forget the day my T said “ I am certain you have BP “ I thought for a couple mins and thought OKKKKKKK that explains everything. Lol

So yes prior diagnosis I went through long stretches fine and even since diagnosed I went Med free for just over a year and did fine.