Posted by SLS on July 18, 2008, at 5:25:26
In reply to Re: Want to stop meds ... should I? » SLS, posted by linkadge on July 17, 2008, at 21:46:44
She is feeling well. Given her history, I wonder why? Oh, I see, the meds chosen didn't work in the past, so the different meds she is now taking probably aren't really working now. The hell with statistics and anecdotes demonstrating a high probability of relapse when the patient treats for less than a year. Actually a physician at Mount Sinai, NY told me that they prefer to treat for 14 months as a minimum. This was in 1986. In Maxime's case, I believe most doctors would have her remain on drugs indefinitely. Indefinitely might mean that she might have to wait for something like gene therapy to come along.
As for seizures, for how long does a single ECT seizure bring about remission? How long does a single seizure of any sort improve depression. I don't see how you could possibly make a case for such things. Relapse. You gotta keep performing the treatments on a regular basis. Why should now be any different? I know, miracle cures. After all, they do happen. I guess we should all discontinue our medication to see which of us have the miracle thing going on.
Go ahead. Recommend to Maxime to stop taking her meds. I would like to see that. And while you are at it, you might as well go med-free indefinitely yourself and allow us to witness your algorithms at work. Maybe exercise for a robust and continuing remission for MDD or BD?
Don't you fret about SLS's way of thinking. He's ok with it.
- Scott
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