Posted by Dinah on March 20, 2003, at 17:59:16
In reply to Re: Taking a break..., posted by Tabitha on March 20, 2003, at 14:12:18
Maybe it's a good idea sometimes to discover what is necessary. Meds and therapy alike have side effects (main therapy side effect being hole in wallet). It makes sense to try to discover the best balance we can.
I went completely off meds, and added slowly back what I seemed to need. I ended up on a lower dose of one med, and discontinued another completely, with a big increase in cognitive abilities and very little change in my condition.
I think the really important thing is to do it in a safe way. Make sure someone who knows you can judge if you're getting in trouble. Promise yourself that you'll listen to that person. Let doctors know, and check in often enough that they can monitor. I know it's hard for me to judge sometimes, especially when I'm hypomanic. And I do try to trust the input of others.
poster:Dinah
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