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Originally Posted by BiPolski
Yeah sorry about that, I did not realize you had BP2. You understand my position on going off meds so thanks for listening. I just have seen too many ppl self destruct when they ditch the meds. It's obviously up to you to decide but don't forget about those that surround and support you. I've found when one only thinks of what is best for themselves might not be the best thing for others ie stop taking my meds without thinking that I could relapse and make everyone's lives around me miserable. I'd still consult your doctor about it. Good luck  |
No worries! Thanks for saying sorry though, it actually means a crapton to me when someone apologizes... I'm not really used to it.
Meds are definitely beneficial to a lot of people (and I've recommended them to heaps of people and encouraged others to stay on theirs) and sometimes they are by far the best choice for someone.
Other times, things can be manageable without them. Like... my depressions can make me feel like the world is ending, but I've dealt with them so long that I know how to fake my way through things and can mostly keep my life going... it just goes into autopilot and only really keeps up with the essentials. So I don't actually need medication to help myself - I've only gone to get them for a short-term aid for a constant trigger I'm having trouble with.
And I guess, if someone else wants to try doing things without meds? I'll support that - as long as they go about it safely. And I agree with you - everyone needs to consider their support network, and how things will affect them. (It's actually why I finally decided it was time to try meds... I was getting extremely annoyed with my students last year and while it wasn't anything really noticeable cause I can control my behaviour.. but I was FEELING it and decided that it wasn't acceptable.).