Posted by HappyGirl on May 23, 2005, at 0:50:39
In reply to Is this a good reason to go off meds?, posted by holymama on May 22, 2005, at 22:49:45
Hi:
I've been somehow similar to your current situation, ... feel 'almost' normal. I never cycle as I did before (my Bp is a stubbourn type, 'ultra' rapid-cycler) ... but still once awhile I feel mildly 'depressed,' 'unfocused,' and among other 'depressive' feelings, particularly when on stressful events. In general, I feel OK tho', but still Bipolar follows me around like a 'shadow,' no matter where I go. However, I definitely feel MUCH improved not feel 'manic/hypomanic,' nor 'depressed' like I was a year or so ago. For this 'progress'/imporvement, I certainly giving a good 'credit' to the med. combo. I've been on for the past years.Like weather-changing, ... from Spring to Summer, ... not only Bipolar also any 'illnesse' takes the time to feel well. However, I never plan to go off of meds.(four in all). Because, once I experimented this, I paid a 'price.' Then, in my view/opinion, ... you STILL have Bipolar, particularly you need an intense focus/work on a depressive side of your Bp.
Going off of any meds. without the pdoc.'s permission is a VERY risky, ... in my opinion through the literature and reading other 'semi' normal Bpers. At least, you need to continue taking a minimum amount of meds. until you feel 'fully' remission without any Bp symptoms, particularly a depressive side of Bp. In my knowledge throuth the readings,... once having dx'ed with Bp, you need to take the meds. for the rest of your life, like Diabetics.
H.G.
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