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Do i really need meds?

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I've been on meds for 3 weeks now and feel fine, so often i see people posting that they're not doing well and thinking i should still feel bad too. But i don't.

Now i'm thinking this was all in my head and did i need the meds at all... i know they are working and thats why i feel good but i just keep thinking 'do i really need them?' i know i need them, but really i'm ok now.
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Talking to your doc is a good start, meds are such complicated business.

It's great that you are feeling okay.
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meds work on each individual differently. The doctors always tell me it takes six weeks or so for the meds to work, however I am sensitive and they begin work on me quickly, while some people need the whole six weeks to start feeling anything....glad you feel good, that's a good thing! :)
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Everyone responds to medication differently and some people have multiple disorders that are being treated so it's not really wise to try and compare yourself against others.

Tell your therapist of your concerns so that they can advise you in what's best for your situation.
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Meds can take anything from 3 days to 3months to take effect; maybe yours kicked in quickly, maybe something else has lifted your mood.
Have a look back and see if anything has occourred recently to boost you. You may have just come out of a 'downer' naturally. I agree with osteoron - speak to your doc if you have any concerns.
But first & foremost; enojy feeling goooooooooooooood!!
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i wud stick to ur meds for the time being dont come off them til u chat wit ur doc ok. if u come off them now even though u r feelin good then u cud go straight back down the ladder hun. i did that and suffered after it.xx
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