I'm in a really bad situation unfortunately. I've tried for 7 years to beat this without meds, and I failed every time. I'd do good for a few months then slowly but surely fall apart and get hospitalized. I respond well to meds thankfully, I'm lucky in that regard, so I've accepted the fact I need meds. I just want to limit the possible side effects as much as possible. Damned if I do damned if I don't. Since I want to lead a productive life and not be viewed as a burden by my family or society, I have no choice but to stay on meds.


I'm determined not to let this thing beat me. It's just a shame so many psyche meds have such scary side effects. I might ask about Ambilify, and research it. I respond well to Invega, but I just worry about it's extensive list of side effects. I've accepted the fact I need meds though. I honestly just want to lead a productive life. Since this came on me at 27 back in 2012 it's been one constant struggle, but I won't give up. As long as I stay on meds I'll be fine.


I just hope nothing serious happens because of said meds. Thanks for all the insightful posts, I'm still new to this stuff. It's taken me 7 years to finally accept I have one a mental illness and can't beat it through sheer willpower alone. Mental illness reminds me of drug addiction in many ways. Just like an addict has to admit they are powerless over their addiction and give it up to a higher power so do I. I've at least taken the first step, so I hope to make progress. Let's just hope nothing debilitating occurs because of said meds along the way.