Posted by Racer on January 9, 2006, at 17:03:29
In reply to Re: Noncompliance, posted by Berberis on January 8, 2006, at 7:53:08
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> I think this is true and works for many people, but I don't think it always works for me. Often the meds seem to be working at the dose he prescribes and I'm stable, then I change everything and get unstable. I'm sabotaging myself. He knows it and I know it. We both know I've been doing this for a long time. He must be fed up with me.
>First of all, treating YOUR mental illness doesn't really concern whether or not he's fed up with you. It's not about him, it's about you.
Then again, it does sound as though YOU'RE rather fed up with yourself...
You're probably right that you're sabotaging yourself, and that you need to stop. The best advice I can offer is to see a therapist about just this issue. Of course, most of us can do better with a combination of therapy and meds, than either alone, so maybe a therapist is a good idea anyway? Regardless, do see someone to figure out why you do this, and how to stop.
Which brings me to:
If you know that you're doing well on a particular dose of a particular med, what is it that makes you change it? Do you get antsy because you're not having enough drama? Or are you having trouble with side effects that bother you? Or do you not think that you need the meds? What starts you off on changing things? Once you figure that part out, it'll be much easier to stop doing it.
Good luck.
poster:Racer
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