Posted by LyndaK on October 28, 2004, at 0:00:56
In reply to Anyone Stopped Meds and Been Fixed Permanently?, posted by TomG on October 24, 2004, at 16:10:13
I can identify with your desire to be free of drugs (and their side-effects). On the one hand, I'm so thankful to have found a drug that works so well for my depression and anxiety, yet, on the other hand, I hate being dependent on a drug.
What I did, to answer that question for myself, was (under care and direction of my psychiatrist) reduce the dose of my med. to see how I did. The plan was to continue gradually reducing the dose, however, I didn't get past the first reduction. It was clear to me after a month on the lower dose that I wasn't doing as well and therefore it made no sense to continue. I bumped back up to the dose that was working well and I was fine again. I may try again some day, but for now I know I still need to be on THIS drug at THIS dose.
The only way you'll know for YOU, is to try it -- but only under the care and guidance of your doctor. But don't feel like a failure if it doesn't work. Just be glad that there IS a medication that can help you now.
Good luck to you.
Lynda> Just wondering because I think I'm about to stop my Geodon after I talk to my doctor of course. I can't stand the sedation anymore even though it is working. Provigil didn't work for me. I wanted to see if it was possible that drugs could cause a permanent change in the brain for the good. I have a light case of schizophrenia.
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