Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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marie32
marie32
Hi all iv been to see my doctor after every 3 months I get to see him they keep changing my doctor with living with all my illness for so long he telling me that 1 day I will be off my tablets I told him no am Goin to be on them for the rest of my life I know about my mental health more then him he said if I stop my tablets whot will happen I told him I would end up in a padded cell omg were do they get these docs from I asked him for more help with my tablets to add somthink for my panic attacks he's was Goin on its all in my head and the panic only last 5.10 mins well I know that am so pissed sorry all but he see me 3 months he doesn't know nothink about me there is more he said but am not getting into it as I will be writing forever thankyou for listening I just felt like giving up he made me feel that I should stop all my tablets and go and sort my head out I wish it was that easy
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
is this your GP or Psychiatrist?

If it's your psychiatrist then I guess he's decided you are not bipolar because that would need you to remain on medication
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
the OP is in the UK - it works differently over here.
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