What is med manipulation?

My old old therapist said I did it. I’d take my meds at the wrong time, or take extra doses or lower doses or just stop things altogether. All without my doctors permission. I still do it. I’m doing it right now actually. I googled it a week or so ago and I couldn’t find the exact thing she was talking about. I found some weird stuff I think about some band or something.

But is med manipulation a real term or is there another name for this type of behavior besides just not cooperating.

Another way to say it is "noncompliance." I mean, I do that a lot too so you're not alone. Usually for me it has to either do with communication errors between my psychiatrist and me, or it just has to do with me being straight up frustrated with treatment, both of which seem to happen a lot as of late for me. But I've learned that certain meds do actually help as prescribed.

Meds are most beneficial if they're taken at the same time, every day. That way a steady blood level is maintained.

If you are saying that the med may not be helpful, there are plenty of other ways to manage life. Understanding what you are doing and seeking ways to work With yourself will help.

I've been on meds for years. I was unaware of the one I liked the best was causing my jaw to clench at night. Now that I'm off that med, life is brighter, I'm able to start good habits a bit easier.

One other helpful tip is to stretch your muscles. When we have tight muscles, injury happens, and also can be a symptom of anxiety. Stretching allows the muscle to relax a little and over daily effort anxiety can decrease.

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I’ve actually started doing this and I’ve been in a good routine. I take my first Valium at 8:30AM even if I’m not anxious, because if I don’t stay ahead of my anxiety then it will get out of control. I take the second Valium at noon. Then I take 2 of my meds plus my 3rd Valium at 2PM. I take my melatonin at 3. I take my 20mil Geodon at 4PM and then my 160mil Geodon at 5:30.

I’ve been doing this consistently for a week or so and it’s been working well.