I presented the idea of this subforum as both a positive for potential visitors to it, and a positive for people who would like such posts off the main Bipolar forum, and may like it separate.

I'll give both sides of my thoughts:

Multiple people making "being off medications" sound glorified. Such glorification can be an influence for others (some very ill) to stop medications, sometimes cold turkey. This can not only be a dangerous influence, but a trigger for people who've either quit medications themselves (with severe consequences) or had a family member do so (my youngest nephew died by suicide in such a case).

Horror stories about stopping certain medications that might deter someone from ever trying what could be a very helpful medication for them.

Overemphasis about the dangers of being on any psychotropic medications at all. I'll put the name Robert Whitaker "Anatomy of an Epidemic" out there.

But here's the other end of the spectrum:

A place where people don't feel muted (or hopefully scolded) about desires to try a medication-free lifestyle.

Reading stories about ramifications of going off certain medications cold-turkey, without doctor assistance. This could help prevent illness (i.e. medication toxicity).

Getting good tips on how to more reliably maintain stability without taking bipolar medications. For example, certain healthy lifestyle tips.

If my idea is anger-inspiring, let me know and I'll ask for this thread to be closed and won't pursue the idea further. It was born from what I feel was open-mindedness. Nothing offensive. Helpful. Again, anyone please tell me if you disagree. No further interest will be taken as that and no action taken on my part.