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Old Oct 24, 2011, 08:13 PM
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It is your choice in your care whether or not to continue aspects of your care plan and treatment, including medications; you have the right to refuse treatment according to the Patient Bill of Rights. However, unless you are a threat to yourself or others, then it changes; otherwise, typically no, you cannot be forced. It can be helpful though to go into a partial program, such as an outpatient one, when coming off meds as an alternative to stay on track and to check in with how things are going especially if not seeing a T or other provider regularly. I learned some valuable skills in an outpatient program that really helped to this day and has kept me out of inpatient; please keep it in mind as an option that you mentioned. I hope things are going well regardless of what you decide. Take good care of yourself and watch for signs to be in touch with your providers should any develop. Definitely let them know though they you're off of them so they can be on top of things as things are and should things change. Stay safe and good luck!
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