Thanks for your post, I do hope you are getting more support here.

As to what your family say, all I can say is GRRRRRR !!!!!!

I'm very sorry your family are so unsupportive.
They may feel helpless and frustrated, but they don't know what you're going through.
I'm sure you do the best you can and that's all it's fair to ask. They don't know about medication, they aren't doctors and if you feel some benefit, however small, that decision should be up to you and a doctor you trust.



Congratulations on not burning after the appointment!!!
I'm impressed too.

After what was said you did something understandable, even if you regret it in some ways. THAT DOES NOT MAKE YOU A BAD PERSON!!
You are a part of creation that people have messed up (I mean creation and humankind, not you as the problem). There aren't any simple answers (unfortunately)!

I would be concerned that you stopped medication, especially if you did it quickly. If the doctors are right, especially about the bipolar, it could lead to a deterioration of your mental health and you may need to be careful, and maybe restart it if you see a change for the worse.



(Trigger code used for 'religious' response to previous post from a similar belief system in case some would prefer not to read it)

I really feel for you, you have a lot of pressure on you and self injury is an addictive behaviour, it's really hard to stop, especially under duress. I know that from my own experience, and I'm blessed with Compasionate friends and family.

YOU ARE A HUMAN BEING AND THEREFORE AS WORTHY AS ANY OTHER HUMAN BEING.
No one is perfect but we are all precious, you as much as anyone. :sadhug

Sending all the warmth and hugs I can to a precious fellow person.