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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off my meds

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deleted_user
i have been off my med for some time now a again i have trigers set me off how long do you thing i will be ok
deleted_user
deleted_user
Some questions to consider -
Why are you not on meds?
Why did you go off meds?
And, how long do YOU think you'll be ok.
IMO, if you are BP, life will be that much more difficult when not on meds.
If you can, see a Pdoc and get on meds. Did you think there would be another answer? Good luck.
deleted_user
deleted_user
It all depends on how long you want to live like this??

What does ok mean to you?

Some people enjoy the mania, and some off, some people can't stand teh side effects...it all depends on what you want.
deleted_user
deleted_user
my doctor says i will be on meds for BP the rest of my life. every time the get cut down of stopped i get bad again. It may b the same for you. who knows?
Hugs
Bett
deleted_user
deleted_user
It's not a problem until it's a problem. Everyone cycles differently. Did you go off because a lapse of insurance? If so, can you afford something that will keep your anxiety down so you don't get triggered as much??

Are you in contact with your PDoc?
bbipolar
bbipolar
Does your pdoc know this?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm not sure how long you will be okay off of your meds. I'm not a doctor, but I definately think u should see your doc and get back on meds before it gets too bad.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Don't know. When you find out let me know. I am in the process of weaning off my meds. Of course I won't tell pdoc. I need my klonopin and lunesta, only meds that work. I don't think things will be different for me, meds never worked anyway.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Well, in my opinion, if triggers are already setting you off then that's a sign right there that you need to get back on your medication. Personally I would be afraid to stop mine. Best of luck to you :)
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