I rode the Med Merry Go Round for many years, I was Med free for a year but eventually I hit a wall, I did need them again but I was able to start off on very low doses but over time they all got increased.

I now have metabolic syndrome from psych meds and meds I have to take for numerous physical health problems.

So earlier this year after much thought, and research... I wanted off meds again if for nothing other than giving my body a break from a constant intake of chemicals.

I slowly tapered meds and allowed for time to reset my brain to function sans meds. So I do feel clearer. But I also have a huge toolbox of coping skills.

Will I need meds again at some point ? I’m sure. But long term use of AP’s has been shown to cause permanent brain shrinkage, but then studies also show untreated Bipolar episodes show the same. 6 of one half dozen of the other.

I think what happens sometimes a person is on Med ABC then they get worse so another Med is added and without even noticing a person can be over medicated which is as bad as under medicating.

I don’t recommend anyone just stop there meds, but for me it was the right thing to do even if it’s only for right now.