[blackhumor]

I have been prescribed psych meds for a couple of years now but for about the last 6-8 months for whatever reason haven't been taking them regularly (mainly because of work). I think I am doing fine without them and want to get off of them but my Pdoc won't let me and my T even said it would probably be deal breaker for therapy. I don't understand the big problem when I feel so good. Is this medication that important? I mean, it can't be doing that much for me if I'm not taking it regularly anyway? I just don't understand why they can't give me a chance.

[Raindropvampire]

Are you sure you are doing as well as you think you are? When my hubby doesn't take his meds everyone can tell but him. When I don't take mine everyone can tell but me well until I spiral down and hit the wall. If you actually are doing well then ask them for a clear cut concise reason why you can't have a trial period without the meds. See what they have to say.

[lost in]

while everyone is different, taking meds sporatically usually means you don't have enough in your system for them to be beneficial. i believe the above post is correct, i'm the last person to know that something is wrong with my behavior. the want/need to be "normal" without meds is strong in me, but denial has gotten me hospitalized. denial can cause great harm to relationships, jobs, well-being. as for your therapist, if you are not following doctor's orders, liability issues come into play if they continue to treat you. also, talk to your pdoc and see if you can have a trial period of no meds. it can't hurt just to ask. the idea is to work with the professionals.

[missbelle]

Originally Posted by Raindropvampire

Are you sure you are doing as well as you think you are? When my hubby doesn't take his meds everyone can tell but him. When I don't take mine everyone can tell but me well until I spiral down and hit the wall. If you actually are doing well then ask them for a clear cut concise reason why you can't have a trial period without the meds. See what they have to say.

I agree with the post I have quoted here as sometimes we think we are o.k. but our behavior indicates something different...somethings we cannot see......impulsive, talking fast, angry outbursts,unable to focus, laughing too much, etc.
I know that my meds certainly saved me from a terrible life. I have been on them 22 years and should have started even sooner. I didn't know you could feel better until I took the meds. I really thought everyone felt like I did. I had no idea that my thinking and actions were not normal. I had nothing to compare myself with.
I also agree to talk with the pdoc about your situation honestly.

Thinking of you;

p.s. love your little kittie avatar...!