Just one thing... when people say they are mess "even" on the meds, I secretly wonder if some of their problems aren't in fact "because of" the meds.

I seen some people try to explain new symptoms as illness worsening and so on. But you have to be honest to yourself... how has your course of treatment been? Are you actually better off or is your "illness" worsening as more and more meds are added? Do you remember what you are truly off meds (and not "last time i cold turkeyed it was a mess").

I get bit iffy when people say they "need" something. Technically you need water, food and sleep. Yes, many things, including substances make your life more easier, bearable.... but is it an actually "need"? I am not so sure. And I say this as somebody with cabinet full of supplements that I "can't do without".