Wanting to come off a particular form of medication is perfectly understandable and rational. But not wanting to have ANY medicaiton is sort of throwing out the baby with the bathwater. Are there any other medications that you can try? Have you discussed the side effects and why you want to change medications?

I have found in the past that when I go to see my Pdoc with preconceived Ideas I always come away disappointed. I have also gone into an appointment with the express idea of coming off medication only to be told that they would not support the decision and that they would no longer treat me if I followed through on my decision. I think you are right in trusting yourself and knowing what side effects the medication is having. But you also need to place some trust in your Pdoc that he knows the dangers and side effects of having NO medication. No one, including your Pdoc wants to see you in crisis, nor do they want you having unnecessary or intolerable side effects.....trust them to do their job and keep communicating until you can come up with something that works for you.