No, I don't take medications now. I do like who I am without them of course, I'm the same person as when I was on medications. The drugs didn't change who I am but took the edge off of some of the crazy thinking and eased the intensity of my moods plus gave a wack load of side effects, involved doctors appointments and money! I'd much rather cope with a mood here and there than have a daily struggle with "treatment".
Bipolar isn't everyday for me but coping with medication was.
Sometimes I think about going back on medication like now, I'm a bit depressed but the wait to find a doctor, side effect risks and the fact that I know my depressions don't last more than a few months makes it not worth it. I'd rather just wait it out and cope.
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