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Old Oct 24, 2015, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Justmedarkstar View Post
Over the last few months I have been exploring the idea of getting off of my meds safely and under doctor supervision. My dx is Bipolar II with Borderline Personality Disorder. I'm also an alcoholic but I haven't had a drink in over two years. I'm not able to accept the fact that the way I am now is the way I'm going to be for the rest of my life. I've always been a very driven person and I no longer am because of the sedating effects of my meds. I can't stand living like this anymore and I feel that I need to do something about it. Is there anyone on here who is successfully living with their mental illness without meds?
Hi Justmedarkstar,

You might be interested in Laura Delano's story



She was also diagnosed bipolar and successfully got off meds and has organized a collection of resources

http://www.madinamerica.com/psychiat...drawal/#/home/

- vital