i dont think u should do that with out frist talkin to ur doc it could make things worse.i know i tried to go off my meds and i almost ended up backed acted.

I have been told by my doctors (past and present) that it will almost certainly get worse if left untreated (but that doesn't mean it's true for everyone, I'm not a doctor so I don't know). I've never heard of brain damage... But I went off meds for a year, and I am MUCH worse now than I was before I started taking meds in the first place... I've tried quitting my meds twice over the past 3 years or so, and I've horribly regretted it each time. I'd be fine for a few months, and then things would spiral out of control... So if you're going off your meds, I'd highly recommend discussing it with your doctor and seeking their advice and assistance in whether to do, how to do it SAFELY, and how to get the appropriate support and care during the process. Good luck with everything, and I hope your doctor or someone qualified can get you the answers you're seeking!

I strongly suggest remaining on meds until you have found better ways to acheive stability.

Hey Woof, I was told this and I think I believe it. I'm 42 and have had bipolar since I was at least 10. I can tell you that it has gotten progressively worse over time. The drugs and also a lot of holistic therapies work (sleep, exercise, stress management, etc.), but at this point, I'd be afraid to get off of the meds, for myself, and with what I've been through, very afraid.