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Originally Posted by OliverB
I am afraid it is bipolar because many pdoc would try to force meds if it is the case. I know the theory: if you are not harming yourself or others, they cannot force you to take meds. But there are so many bad pdocs that would force you anyway... Once I was IP I was told if I didnt take abilify, they wouldn't release me 
I told that pdoc I had taken it in the past and It made me feel awful but he didn't care and forced me to take it. Thats why I do not want them to think I am bipolar/psychotic.... (Them=pdocs). I am going to try to tell everything to my therapist (a clinical psychologist) so he can understand it and help me (I have had a good experience with him) |
Yes IP pdocs can be a bit pushy about getting people on a Med, they can put a hold on you if you flat refuse.
I’ll tell what I have told people before ... if you truly don’t want meds even tho you sound up IP , just take them and stop when your discharged.
Meds are a choice , unless as Blue mentioned getting in trouble legally
I have been Med free since last March.. it was a well planned taper off each Med separately, Psych and many meds for physical problems.
Has it been easy ?? No , I have had to deal with a lot of stressful situational things pop up.. but I have a huge tool box of coping skills and a good support system. I just had to take a break from ingesting so many chemicals daily
Will I need meds again?? Absolutely Yes.. why ? Because I don’t want to suffer if my coping skills lose effect. I also owe it to my husband to be the mentally healthiest person possible for him and for other family and friends.
I feel in general... if anyone is solo and doesn’t have anyone depending on them .... if you don’t want meds then don’t take them, but if your unable to stay functional and hold down a job etc and stay out of legal trouble.. then meds full time needs to taken seriously
Remember that Every action and decision has a reaction and consequences.
Good luck !