I don't mean to come across as invalidating, so I hope you don't take this the wrong way. But if you are on the wrong meds, which you seem to be, then the whole severity of your disorder is a moot point.

I mean if that's the case, then where do we draw the line, 10, 20 meds?


There are alot of people with severe symptoms who are on much less medication. Higher dosages sure, but they are RXd way less than 10 pills. And the reason they respond well is because they've taken the time and risk to find the pills that work.


To do so you need to quit what doesn't work, instead of just adding more pills to your cocktail...


I know this is not the same, but the logic remains valid... Think of it this way.

If you take one type of pain killer, and it doesn't work, do you take a different pain killer in conjunction with that one, and if it still doesn't work, do you add another and another and yet another until you find relief?


No, because that would be dangerous.


We chuck out the Tylenol or the asprin and try ibuprofen or tramadol instead... We don't keep taking the painkillers that brought us zero relief.


So if we logically know to do this with something as tried and tested (and harmless) as pain killers, why does the same logic not apply to psych meds?


I am aware you said that you're considering a med overhaul, I'm just trying to provide some logical reinforcement as to why this is a good idea.


ETA: I didn't mean flush, I know the hell I went through and would never recommend it. I'm just lucky I didn't get too sick and was stubborn enough to stick it out for those few months.

When I say detox, I mean a taper, under the guidance of a professional.