I haven't had my diagnosis long, but I've had the problems associated with it for as long as I can remember. I never properly take my medication when on them, and for the one short time frame I did I felt like a zombie walking through black and white television programs. I have chosen, against medical advice, to be unmedicated and save for a few minor breakdowns that were relieved by a serious ice cream binge and a lot of talking/cuddling with my boyfriend I haven't had any real problems since my last inpatient stay. I can't foresee if this will last or if my secondary diagnosis will throw me under the bus. I have no health insurance in the US, and mental health is already has a huge stigma associated with it. How many unmedicated BPD sufferes out there have been successful? And do you have any recommendations?