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Originally Posted by genetic
While you're under excessive stress, I wouldn't consider trying to maintain myself without
medication. After the stress has ceased, then you might wish to talk to your psychiatrist and see if it's possible for you to go back to an unmedicated state.
It can be done by some who are diligent about almost every aspect of their life,
but the illness can also get worse over the years without medication for many. It's
a decision you'll need to make only with the best expert advice of a good psychiatrist.
I'd get back on medications now while you're under this stress. Stress is a major
factor in promoting an episode.
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When I was medicated on lithium and seroquel I had chronic stress that would not go away, though my mood wasnt up or down. as soon as I woke up I had a general feeling of stress. I told my Pdoc about the stress and he said there wasnt anything he could do, And asked me bluntly what I needed for stress and I suggested a benzo because other people get it and said he just said no. I had to quit my job because of the stress and im still looking for another job. Last month he gave me 7 mgs of ativan and he made me feel like a peice of crap for asking.