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Jul 31, 2017, 06:27 PM
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My "symptoms" started in high school. Who doesn't have crazy moods/behavior in their teen years? I feel like the meds go around kept me symptomatic for the past few years. In the past couple months I've tapered my clozapine dose from 250mg to 150mg. I do feel more alive and people say I look good. I don't think I need clozapine because I don't think I'm bipolar (or schizoaffective or anything like that). I want to try going med free for a while and hopefully the rest of my life.
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Jul 31, 2017, 06:47 PM
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I can understand your thinking. I had one "manic" episode at the age of 17 and have had nothing since, looking back on it the explanation may have been severe OCD with some psychosis.
That being said, please be careful as you go off your medication. Keep track of your moods daily. When I stopped 4 meds at once a while back, I didn't start feeling the effects until a few months later and had to be hospitalized for a short while to re-adjust to a new medication. At the moment I'm on 3 meds and although I'd rather not have to take any, I know that they help me and there is no shame in taking medication for an illness. I hope you are able to stay med-free but please don't beat yourself up if you end up having to go back on something. 
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Jul 31, 2017, 07:31 PM
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I agree with scaredandconfused. I might even do it under the supervision of a pdoc. Best wishes and good luck coming off your meds.
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Jul 31, 2017, 07:45 PM
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Just be careful when you go off it.
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Jul 31, 2017, 08:06 PM
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You defiantly have the option to be med free. I would have a provider assist with tapering off. Good luck
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Jul 31, 2017, 08:12 PM
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I would suggest seeing a T while tapering off meds and after. Even if it is only 1-2x a month.
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Jul 31, 2017, 08:34 PM
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I think it's great that you're feeling better. Just be sure to know what the "warning signs" are, so that you can seek help early, if needed. Contrary to popular belief, there are people out there who have been diagnosed with Bipolar or other mental health problems, who recover, without the need for life-long medication. I am in no way implying that this is the case for everyone. If someone keeps having serious episodes off meds, than I think that could be a sign someone needs medication long-term. Everyone has the right to be free from medication though, no matter what your diagnosis is.
I agree with the above that seeing a T, at least briefly, could help you with support and coping skills for the future, if you feel it would be helpful. Either way, I believe everyone should support your decision, and I wish you the best. |
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Aug 01, 2017, 12:00 AM
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Aug 01, 2017, 12:55 AM
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Hey. I don't blame you for questioning it. I have read about people who were dx with or suspected to have BP as kids who seems to "grew out of it" (or maybe they didn't have it after all?). I wouldn't focus so much on the label as in how you feel. When the cure iseems worse than the disease it's reasonable to see if you could go med free.
But I agree with the above posters- do it in the care of a good pdoc who will taper you verrrry slowly off the meds- people have been known to get refractory symptoms when trying to stop meds and the dr uses that as evidence that they need to stay on them bc symptomsnreturned, when it's possible that it is simply your body's reaction to medication withdrawal. Good luck and be safe. |
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