[jbug]

My family is about to drive me up the ever loving wall lately. I got accused of abusing my meds tonight. Yes I know I sound different when I am really tired and I take my meds and just because of that doesn't mean I am abusing them it just means I am tired.

Yes I did try to kill myself by ODing but that was 7 years ago and have only been hospitalized two other times since then. I am trying to change my ways and when I see my pdoc I plan on talking to him about taking me off of some of my meds because I don't think I need so many of them but if he says I still need them then I will continue to take them. I am very medicine compliant. I know the meds are helping me stay somewhat stable although lately have been mood swinging again. I check in with my T every couple of days because of that.

I am just tired of my family treating me like a small child because of my mental illnesses.

Jan

[lonegael]

I hear you. My mom pulls that everytime I disagree with her. then it's "we should call the doctor and have him look at adjusting your meds." Last time that happened both my father and my husband exploded at her, but it still hurts that she thinks that my illness is just a great way to devalue my feelings and opinions. Maybe it doesn't help much from a distance, but hang on, you're not alone with that type of thing. It hurts, it's cruel and if I could I'd come over and get all mannicky all over your folks for you (at least my kind of manic) Just kidding. I'll hug you insteadYou deserve better than that.

[VickiesPath]

Originally Posted by lonegael

I hear you. My mom pulls that everytime I disagree with her. then it's "we should call the doctor and have him look at adjusting your meds." Last time that happened both my father and my husband exploded at her, but it still hurts that she thinks that my illness is just a great way to devalue my feelings and opinions. Maybe it doesn't help much from a distance, but hang on, you're not alone with that type of thing. It hurts, it's cruel and if I could I'd come over and get all mannicky all over your folks for you (at least my kind of manic) Just kidding. I'll hug you insteadYou deserve better than that.

I LOVE IT!!!! Send me your number, Lonegael. I'm gonna keep it handy so you can get all manic all over some people for me!!! My secret weapon!

And, Jan....I hear you! That would drive me nuts. My family never cared about whether I was in the hospital or what. Maybe it was a blessing in disguise? I am so sorry you have to deal with that stuff. Here's a hug.

[Berries]

I can relate. I went off my meds a couple of times and got really looney. So now, if I am acting ill in any way, I am asked--are you sure you are taking your meds?????

Meds don't cure us or make us super human--we are still going to have problems.

Hang in there!