Posted by 49er on August 23, 2008, at 11:47:32
In reply to Re: i tend to agree » med_empowered, posted by SLS on August 19, 2008, at 4:41:27
> "I am sick. I get better when I take meds. I get worse when I discontinue them. Therefore, I don't need meds."
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> Insanity - Einstein's definition: Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
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We agree but not for the reason you think. The reason people relapse when they go off meds is they either cold turkey them or withdraw way too quickly. As a result, withdrawal symptoms are confused as a return of the illness.Joseph Glenmullen, who is not antimeds has stated this in his book, "The Antidepressant Withdrawal Solution" As an aside, he apparently has come around to a much slower tapering schedule than what is in the book. But he does clearly understand the issue of withdrawal symptoms.
Anyway, I see the same mistake repeatedly on this board of people tapering off of meds way too quickly. I am not saying to condemn people but to relate to your point of Einstein's definition of insanity.
49er
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