Posted by Racer on December 28, 2005, at 12:27:02 [reposted on December 28, 2005, at 23:27:19 | original URL]
In reply to I've decided to stop all meds :-), posted by Deneb on December 28, 2005, at 2:12:16
> OK, don't yell at me for doing this on my own.
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> I don't think I need any meds at all. Maybe they make me worse over the long run, I just don't know.Deneb, you know better. If you aren't willing to tell your doctor, doesn't that tell you something? It tells me that you know you're doing something you shouldn't be. And that you know it.
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> Anyways, I'm seriously thinking of stopping everything. (Actually just stopping one, since I've already stopped taking two others). Is there a reason to continue taking meds? I think maybe I complain too much and that is why I always get put on meds. If only I can keep my mouth shut...Does your doctor know that you've stopped the other two drugs? Why did you do that?
The reason to continue taking meds is that they help you. You may not be remembering, but the rest of us know that you've improved a great deal on the meds. You do need them, kiddo.
Deneb, *why* are you wanting to stop the drugs? Is it because of side effects? If so, talk to your doctor about mitigating them. Is it because you just don't think you need them? Think again -- the improvement you show since being on meds tells me that you really do need them.
Or, Deneb, are you stopping meds because you feel the need for another crisis? If that's the case, don't you think it's in your best interest to address that need, through therapy, while remaining on the meds?
I guess I really want you to tell us WHY you want to stop meds? And why you won't tell your doctor.
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