Posted by michael on March 16, 2000, at 2:43:38
In reply to Re: Help! I Want to go off my meds!, posted by Cynthia on March 15, 2000, at 21:58:25
> Hi all- I am Manic right now- be warned! All of your words of wisdom have made so much sense to me. I have been reading (four books) and have found so much information available. There seems to be a general consensus on the most basic elements of bipolar disorder-one of them being the need for medication. I know that it will take me a lot of soul searching and heartahce to finally just accept this and use the "diabetes" analogy and intelectualize this in my own head. ( I can do this when I talk to other people about it! and my oldest son has diabetes so it gives me some basis of knowledge) With my husband's strong encouragement and guidance and the feeling of being in the throes of yet another manic episode and on the verge of rage I am reaching the conclusion that the only way, safely, to cope with this, for my family, is to continue taking the meds and to seek whatever help may be out there for me. I am sure this isn't the end of this disccussion in my head , but it helps to have made a tentative decision "out loud" . It is the first step for me..and a big one. I am coming off of 48 hours , no sleep , no food, and constant activity so I may not be making much sense ( I have been taking my meds!:) ) I want to thank all of you so much for the support and insight. I greatly appreciate your advice and wisdom... Thank you for allowing me into your community.
Hey Cynthia,
Don't worry, you're definitely making sense. As far as resigning yourself to continuing to take the meds - if they're working somewhat, that's something.
But don't just settle for "somewhat better". As others have mentioned, it's a pain in the ass getting there, but finding the right meds or combo of meds can make a world of difference.
Talk w/your psych, let him/her know what's working or good or improved, and what's not working, etc. Maybe something to augment, or maybe something different all-together...? But you're not limited to continuing w/meds that don't get you there. Hang in there!
By the way, I used the "diabetes" analogy with a friend of mine once, to make her more comfortable with taking her meds. Slightly ironic that now I'm the one getting used to taking meds daily...
michael
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