[BobbyR]

I've been diagnosed bi-polar for three years now. I am currently on trileptal and geodon. I think that there is nothing wrong with me except the meds. I can't think as clearly as I did before the meds. I want to quit taking them now. I need a vacation from them. Any Ideas?

[taffy]

'79 to '89 I took quite a few medicine vacations. I don't recommend it. I got divorced twice, bought a house I couldn't afford (great diet tho - could only afford soup, grilled cheese, and popcorn, my big decision when I had company was what to serve - koolaide or pop...). If you persist please do it with your doctor's advice. The first time I did it on my schedule and I was quickly in the hospital for the second time. and on mellaril - awful! Even when my doctors didn't approve, they gave me good advice. Complying with medicine was so hard for me to accept. I am glad I did and am happier than I thought possible. Each of my three meds have side effects but my side effects of not taking medicine were so much worse. Take good care of yourself.