I don't know what disorder you have, Pogo. But as far as having BPD, there is no medication that actually "treats" the disorder. Though, I will agree that meds can help eliminate some of the symptoms. Such as depression and so forth.

I have tried several different mood stabilizers, but they don't do anything for me. And they shouldn't have any positive effect on me. Because my BPD isn't a chemical imbalance. My moods aren't chemically imbalanced. I need therapy.

I do also suffer from severe anxiety. And I would never go without those meds. Not because I take it out on people or because I behave poorly. But because anxiety is physically and mentally painful and exhausting on myself.

Just my input. =D

Wow! I agree I am resposible for taking my meds. There is a new therapy called DBT which has a 83% success rate. Yes its alot of work, But I'm worth it and those around me are worth it for my recovery. If you cannot afford the classes and indepth Phychotherapy they have a free group online at www.dbtselfhelp.com. I have looked it over and it is the original therapy by Marsha M. Linehan Doctor of Phychotherapy. There are those who do not want to put the work in, hey and it's tough and sometimes things get worse before they get better. I also find that at times it can seem to be overwhelming but I must take it a Page at a time. Me when I 1st looked the program over Ugh, Pages and pages of work linking to other pages . I was extremely exhausted, that made me want to say Hell to the No. But I want healing and I want it now. This after days of mowing it over my desire to get better is motivating me to do 1 and only 1 assignment of Therapy at a time not all. I do take Cymbalta it cuts the edge of my disorder, but does not cure it. The cure is in me with Gods help I will be as well as much work as I put in will come out of it. Thank you Sheri K

Kayla,
I have Bordrline Personality Disorder, with violent tendencies. Added to that a seizure disorder and the effects of a stroke.
I am talking about people that hear voices telling them to hurt others, or people like me with seizures. If you dont take your meds and have a seizure while you are driving or working, then yes, I am gonna get mad about it.
I take my meds and work very hard to control my condition. It's like women that cant afford to take care of themselves much less anyone else that keep having babies and expect the government via my hubby's taxes to support them. grrrrrr

Even if I take my meds the voices are still there so :D-

LOL! meds don't work on me.. trust me..... they tryed to drug me.. but it didn't work.. fuckers can't control me! LOL! there is no control.... control does not exist..

I think that people have to take responsiability for themselves if they choose not to take their meds. I know I'm not takin my meds cause I can't afford them even with insurance. Even though I am not doing good I'm know not goin to hurt anyone else but myself because of my decision. I do think people have to take responsiability for their choices and not blame it on anyone or anything like meds. I know this is responsiability. Just my opinion.

I always take my meds to start with. I have to show willing and make the effort. The problem I have is with serious side effects; not just weight gain and hair loss, but increased manic episodes and seizures.
I was sectioned a few months ago after I was started on new meds, then when I was taken off them again, I had hardly any recollection of the events that led to my being sectioned.
I am starting a new med this week and I'm locking myself away, so that I can't get myself into trouble.
My husband is going away on business on Tuesday, so I'm taking my children to stay with my mother. I hate being dependent on other people, even family, but for my children's safety, it's necessary.

IP
I am so sorry that you are having a hard time. I myself, am currently going through a trial with new medication. I will pray for you. I am talking about people that know they need meds and just refuse to take them.
Then they end up on the street or in jail and blame everyone else for their own woes.
Many of us work very hard to deal with our conditions. It is never easy. In fact, it is very hard. I hope we can all learn to become proudctive members of society.
Love and Hugs
Jenn

I will admit that sometimes I want to just stop my meds...but that's because I'm convinced that sometimes I don't need them. There are times where the "whispers" get so loud that they're practically quiet yells...that even with my meds...it doesn't help.

I know exactly how I get without my meds...I'd be seriously DELUSIONAL if I really thought that I didn't need them. Not only that...but I've never been treated for my seizures. Doctors are just looking into it now...and I've been telling them for quite some time.

Sometimes, and this might sound odd...I idealize prison, or living on the street...or locked up in an institution...I don't know why....but I just do. There are times where it seems like fun. But, I continue to take my meds.

I TOTALLY agree. I ran out of meds some months ago and had alot of trouble dealing with absolutely EVERYTHING!! It got to the point where I was loosing control so I went to the hospital and got the help I needed to get my head straight. It was the best thing I have ever done for myself!
Now I am able to deal with the ups and down of life without loosing control.
I must admit though that I thought for a while that I was fine without them and thanks to my friends here I came to realize I really did need help.