Posted by Cynthia on March 15, 2000, at 21:58:25
In reply to Re: Help! I Want to go off my meds!, posted by Cynthia on March 15, 2000, at 10:37:04
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.
poster:Cynthia
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