I have the same dilemma. I want to go to a diagnostic program at McLean and it costs $46,000 provate pay. I would have to set up a payment plan and basically be in debt. There is a chance I would come out without a diagnosis, just as I am right now. (at the hospital, they have decided that they really don't know what is wrong with me.)

As for coming off meds and going back on, I agree with Sugarhorse. I would feel more comfortable doing it in a hospital inpatient.