Posted by SLS on May 22, 2010, at 14:57:56
In reply to Re: Marplan update thread 5/19 » SLS, posted by ed_uk2010 on May 22, 2010, at 14:43:57
> Scott,
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> This probably isn't an appropriate time to ask this but...
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> Have you ever wondered whether a complete break from psych meds for a few months might allow your brain to adjust in some way which could make it possible for you to respond to them again in future? I've just got this idea that for some people, a break from meds might allow them to become sensitive to them again. I think this could be useful if prolonged treatment had lead to a form of tolerance.
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> I know it might be difficult to reduce your meds but from what you've said, the improvement you currently experience from them is quite small.
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> What do you think? This probably doesn't sound appealing but it's just a thought. You seem to have become very resistant to medication after many years of treatment.
What you say makes sense. Of course, it would be a gamble to discontinue all medication based upon an intuitive guess. I am getting about a 15-20% improvement. That is just enough to allow me to live independently. I am afraid to strip that improvement away.I will remain open to your suggestion.
Thanks, Ed.
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