I completely agree with your sentiment. I'm on medication simply because nothing else worked as well. I eat healthily, take supplements, do therapy, lead a support group, and so on. It's just that my bipolar disorder doesn't improve with those things as much as it improves with medication.
One thing that hasn't been mentioned so far is exercise. I get quite a bit of walking through my work, but I need to start an exercise program again so I can build more muscle and have more stamina. Plus, the benefits to my mind will be great: more concentration, more control over mood changes, and so on. That will probably reduce my dependence on medication, but I doubt I'll get over it entirely. Until there's some sort of new technology on the horizon, I think I will be stuck on my meds.
About not having insurance: There are US government and company programs that help you get your medications for free. When I didn't have insurance, I paid nothing for my medication, because I knew where to go and what to do through research and recommendations. Now, I have to pay $75 a month for 3 types of medication. Not bad, but nothing beats free.
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