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Originally Posted by Lillybird90
I know I can take a AD but the idea of more meds doesn't thrill me at all. I was on a anti depressant a while back but was taken off of it when I said I didn't need it because I wasnt feeling depressed anymore so I was taken off of it but now i am taking this higher dose of haldol I feel depressed I dont want to take more meds,But I surely wouldnt want to be depressed and psychotic so I guess I should talk to my pdoc about being put on a AD.
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I see ADs as a stop gap until you get better skills for dealing with the crapiness of life...sure some people need them long term but not everyone for some you get the meds and work in therapy until everyone agrees youre OK then you taper slowly and if everything looks ok get off.