sorry you had that experience - welcome back. we're always here.

Best of luck. I certainly can not imagine going off my meds, I would be a mess for sure. I hope you get through this and are okay.

Pulpit..........you are back!!! I have missed you. I am so sorry you don't have the support that you need. Why are you going off your meds? I can't imaging the withdrawal sweetie...please hang in there and try to pour yourself into things that can keep you busy and mentally focused if possible. Have you tried explaining to your friends how much you really need them right now? Sometimes we need to be very specific.

Several times my hubs or sons have told me that they can't know what I need if I don't tell them. It isn't easy to do especially if we have to try to describe how we are feeling. I will be thinking of you and praying for you sweetie.........xoxo

Welcome back!... sorry to see you're feeling alone sweetie.. what do you mean by labeling in your post?.. you didn't mention it...
I couldn't imagine life without meds.. it would mess me up..
Sending you a big hug of comfort and a blessing..x

hopefully you can control your mood so that it doent ruin the days while you weight. three is some health care people who are great and other who seem to have a view on how to do things but are not a help i found that just being strong in side your own mind is the best help the world is cold but if you can keep the faith sop to speak you will be ok

Thanks for the welcome back.Thanks to all of you's for your support. By labelling I mean bieng put in a category.
I have chose to try to go off my meds as long as I can, I have been on meds for 10yrs and having serious side effects. I figured if I can get some relief would do my health good.
I know this is a long shot, but it is my last chance at freedom from meds, if this doesn't work I will be back on and live with it.
I need a medication vacation you know.
I am not doing good right now at all, I am almost ready to give in but haven't yet, maybe that slight chance of winning.
Thanks again

Hi, Pulpit!!! So long, no see you. I've been kinda scarce around here lately, but trying to spend more time here. I think DS has been a life-saver for me. Literally. Are you able to change your health provider? Having one you work well with can make a huge difference in how much of a difficulty it is to cope. Are you able to find any support groups in your area?

OOPs!! I just read your last comment about taking meds....I like the "free" feeling from not taking meds, too...and used to take little vacations from them from time to time when I first went on them. But I soon figured out that more than a day, and I started feeling nasty. I don't have much trouble with side effects though, thank GOD. If you find a more compatible health care provider, they may be willing to work with you more flexibly on your meds. there are several different ones to try.

You've said you're feeling really badly P... perhaps your medical team is seeing this and that's why they can't support you going off of the meds... I hear you re side effects..
Ive recently started lamictal and it's the first time Ive felt some normalcy in over 20 years...
I wish you well and blessings ... it sounds like you're open to deal with what you need to.. big hug for ya...x