Posted by JACJ on December 3, 2005, at 10:38:27
In reply to Re: really would like to get off meds, posted by med_empowered on December 3, 2005, at 6:37:39
I use to come to this forum alot but lurk once and a while but I felt compelled to encourage you Michael. Getting off meds was the hardest thing I have ever done but the best thing I have ever done. I was misdiagnosed and put on 15 meds over 3 years. I have been off all drugs for almost 2 years and doing well but still have a long way to go. I came off them so incredibly fast. I came off 3 mgs of Ativan in 3 weeks and then came off Geodon in 2 weeks. This was WAY TOO FAST! Please take your time tapering cause coming off the drugs so fast can have huge consequences. Luckily, I didn't suffer so extremely bad like some others I know but I am younger and heal quickly. I still have probs though. You can do this. Surround yourself with positive people. Please let us know how it goes.
Med Empowered- I always read your posts and find your advice really helpful. Like I said above I came off the meds fast. I still suffer from muscle twitches but not as bad. I think some days are such a challenge but I have really good days too. I also had a baby 8 weeks ago and while pregnant did well considering. In your opinion, do you think atypical AP's cause permanent damage if you comeoff the meds too fast? What would you do naturally to make yourself better? I am so interested to hear what you have done.
JACJ
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