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Old Dec 23, 2015, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by NikolaPatricia View Post
So, I am currently on 60mg of Latuda, and I want to lower the dose so I have a manic episode. I'm just really scared, because I know that this is like playing with fire because I do not want to get depressed. I've been manic in December (maybe) and in February. I was hospitalized for depression last November, and was depressed this October when I refused to take enough Latuda. I had a mixed episode this Summer before that. I really want mania again, but I'm scared. I was thinking of going just from 60 to 40mg to start, but I only have 7 40mg pills left, and I don't know how to get more. And I'm too scared that if I cut my 60 in half, I'll go through withdrawal. What should I do???

Btw I'm 15 and have been bipolar since I was about 11
It's not wise to mess with your meds on your own. Mania can be fun but what happens afterwards? If you're like me....you have no money, you're embarassed by things you've done and you crash into horrible depression. To me, it's not worth it! Take care.