I had been taking medications for over a year, and I was completely drugged up. Friends and family asked me if I was taking medications before I had even told them. I once went into an animal shelter to adopt a dog and the adoption coordinator asked if I was taking illegal drugs. I can't stand people thinking I was on drugs. I got off of all my medications except risperdal because I have bipolar with psychosis. I am only taking risperdal right now. I have been having mania and now I've hit depression. I know I might need medications but I can't stand the stigmaand feeling drugged up. I took lamictal, cymbalta, and ritalin. Anyone have any advice?