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Posted 4/5/2011 2:50 PM (GMT 0)
I talked to my Pdoc. about coming off meds yesterday. I told him the reasons why I wanted to try it. I brought in the supplements and vitamins I was taking and told him how I was tapering.

He was not alarmed. He was very calm. He did not agree with what I was doing and reminded me that he had seen me Manic twice...though I don't think I was manic...only anxious. Anyway I told him my concern over the long term effects of psyche meds on the brain. He said having a manic episode also had long term effects on the brain. He also said if I did get manic it may be harder to treat with meds next time. I told him I wasn't sure I even believed in Bipolar. He allowed me that without judgement.

I don't ever get manic...maybe a little hypo...but nothing that is damaging to my life. The depressions are worse and the anxiety. He doesn't grasp this although I have told him several times. But that's o.k. He said to watch my moods very closely and see him in two months.

I was so afraid he'd be angry or fire me as a patient. He was so rational and gentle. I truly have a great dr. It's not him I don't trust...it's the whole treatment of the symptoms of bipolar with a pill pop instead of treating the causes.

If you all don't mind I would like to check in every so often here and tell you how my moods are. I am not stubborn. If you all, or my husband, or son or me notices a decline in stability I told dr. I would go back on the meds. He said I would know in 2months after being off everything whether I was bipolar or not.

He also dispelled the myth that the brain doesn't recover from psyche meds for 7 years. He says it happens quickly after meds are stopped. He said much of psychiatric criticism came from scientologists.

So I was honest. I feel better but am open to whatever the outcome is. I am grateful to have the opportunity to discover if bipolar is a real illness for me. I hope you all don't mind me checking in.

This is a wonderful support group.
Posted 4/5/2011 5:20 PM (GMT 0)
We are all here to support no matter the avenue of treatment you choose.  Whatever course of action you take needs your full committment to be of any value.  I hope you do well.  Remember it will take a while to get everything out of your system, so do not be too quick to judge your feelings until your body has had a good chance to stabilize itself.

You know my spill, good nutrition, exercise, positive attitude, if you have a bad day - so what, all people do, consistant sleep routine, avoid stimulants and depressants, etc etc etc

I am glad you have a good Dr. that respects your choices.  If you have to go back on meds in the future for whatever reason, so what!

Do what you have to do to keep yourself well and be happy Red!

Gem turn

 

Posted 4/5/2011 11:15 PM (GMT 0)
yep to gem red. we are all unique and different, do what is right for you and safely. keep strong. with compassion, jamie
Posted 4/6/2011 7:07 AM (GMT 0)
Pleae keep us updated on how you are doing. 

Before deing diagnosed Bipolar/depression I hated taking medictions.  I do understand that  taking antidepresants is what made my depression worse and was the start of being diagnosed Bipolar.  I had such an extreme mixed state that I was hospitalized.  So since then I relise the meds help stabiolize my moods.  I just don't like taking them and the side effects.  I will be marying an awsome man who has been here for me through it all.  We have discussed trying to have a child after we are maried.  I am trying to convince him that I can handle being off my meds for 3 months to see how it goes, then try to get pregnant and not take any meds during my pregnancy (even the ones my Dr said were safe)  Anyways I completly relate to you wanting to be off meds.  

You are in my thoughts and I wish you the best in your new journey towards total healthyness.

Posted 4/6/2011 7:20 AM (GMT 0)
all the best Mthatgirl!!!!!!!!!!! with compassion, jamie
Posted 4/6/2011 2:53 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone. I'm keeping an open mind. I either am or I'm not bipolar. I either have to take meds or not. I'm not attached to the outcome and am trying to lower my expectations so that I can see clearly what is going on with me instead of willing it to be some way it really isn't.

I was totally gung ho at first but today I'm thinking this isn't so easy.
If only life would be steady and go well I would be fine without meds. Life isn't like that, is it...though sometimes it teases me into thinking it when i have a few smooth days. But I have to realize I'm going to have moods...everyone does. And it doesn't mean it's all gone to heck with my plan.

Yes...had some pms last night. Life isn't always perfect. My husband relapsed on beer last night, I'm tired, hard to stay positive but I will begin my prayers, affirmations, vitamins and go to meeting with sponsor. I will wake up to a whole new day. I can always start the day over
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