Posted by desolationrower on April 23, 2010, at 17:57:17
In reply to Re: My Story . . . and My Questions, posted by plannerdude on April 22, 2010, at 19:28:28
i'd say mental illness often just goes away. obviously you won't often find people who feel 100% fine in places to discuss how to get better. having good social support/habits/cognitive tools can be enough.
if you aren't having any side effects from the medication, the only think i'd think about re:meds is the lithium. it can have good effects long-term, but can negatively effect kidney and thyroid function. a more moderate dose might be wise, if you aren't on a moderate dose.
there really isn't much evidence for long-term prophylaxis, or alternatively if long-term use of medications makes them less effective if you do hit another roadbump.
-d/r
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