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Originally Posted by bluebicycle
Well, if there is an underlying bipolar, then I guess we’ll find out. I need proof before I even consider going back on meds again because... would you give chemotherapy to treat someone’s cancer if they didn’t actually have cancer in the first place? Doing so would be harmful to that person. So, same situation with BP meds for someone who doesn’t have BP
The only thing that’s happened since stopping rexulti is I’m getting severe agitation and sleep issues, but I expect that to blow over after a few weeks. It’s just that the agitation makes me snap and do things I normally wouldn’t do. But again, it’ll blow over eventually. It’s just a minor withdrawal symptom. And the sleep issues are expected since rexulti makes me a little sedated, so I’m getting accustomed to sleeping normally.
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I agree, and I think most people would, that people shouldn't take medications for conditions that they don't have. I am not sure what you would consider proof. You have written more than once about being psychotic, delusional etc. Those are the types of symptoms that AP's are meant to control, irrespective of underlying diagnosis. Unfortunately wishing them away, gone and forgotten, doesn't mean they are not going to rear their head again.