Posted by tom_traubert on December 1, 2004, at 9:09:17
In reply to Re: I think I'll stop meds, posted by owenus32 on December 1, 2004, at 8:42:24
I support you 100%, but only if you taper the meds and not just stop. You don't want to make that mistake, trust me. I was on Klonopin 1.5 mg and Anafranil 275mg and just stopped and got thrown into hell. I went back on meds and then tapered. I was on these meds also for 6 years. In January it will be 6 years since I've been med-free.
What worked the best for me was physical exercise, really made a difference with moods and everything else.
It will take some time, but above everything you have to promise to yourself that if it gets too tough, that if you really can't manage that you are willing to go back on medication. Sounds simple enough, but I've been there and when you're in that space, all you can think about is how you feel like a failure for going back on. Nope. The decision to try to stop is very courageous and if it doesn't work out the first time, it may work out the second. I still reserve the right to go back on if I need to, it's OK. Continue therapy and tackle the issues as they come up and intensify, IF they intensify. You may find that it's not that hard. Some on this site have said that it was relatively easy for them to discontinue meds.
Good Luck,
tt
poster:tom_traubert
thread:422431
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20041201/msgs/422753.html