If the question is whether it is normal for him to not be on his meds, well he obviously not as "well" when he doesn't take them which is what most people here have answered. If you question is if its normal for him to not WANT to take his meds, why yes its very normal for a bipolar person to not want to be on their meds because when they aren't on them they can't see the difference. If they stay on their meds they think much more clearly and if they care about what's best for them they will keep taking them. Make sure someone in authority is keeping track of him taking them.
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If the question is whether it is normal for him to not be on his meds, well he obviously not as "well" when he doesn't take them which is what most people here have answered. If you question is if its normal for him to not WANT to take his meds, why yes its very normal for a bipolar person to not want to be on their meds because when they aren't on them they can't see the difference. If they stay on their meds they think much more clearly and if they care about what's best for them they will keep taking them. Make sure someone in authority is keeping track of him taking them.