Instead of stealing someone else's thread, I'm starting my own because I have a lot of questions. Sorry if this is a redundant thread.

I have contemplated coming off of my meds (I would LOVE to) but hesitate because of the severity of my symptoms. My husband is also very opposed to me coming off of them. I feel as though I am terribly over medicated but every time I try to come off of them, something happens. I missed 7 days of my low dose saphris very recently and my husband and mom decided I am behaving insanely (although my sleep is consistent so I think they are wrong).

Those of you who are successfully off of your meds, would you consider your Bipolar severe (uncontrollable mania and/or suicidal depressions)? Do you experience psychosis? How do you and your love ones deal with psychosis when you are out of your mind either manic or depressed? Do you have children? How can you be sure that you would never follow voices that can endanger them or do things that just scare them? And, if a main reason for stopping them is horrible side effects, is it worth the risk of experiencing massive cycles?

Thank you!