Posted by Dinah on June 23, 2006, at 19:36:41
In reply to I feel anxious, posted by Deneb on June 23, 2006, at 19:27:04
Are you back on Risperdal?
It seems like you do better when you're on Risperdal - both interpersonally and in terms of negative thoughts.
If you don't want to be on Risperdal, maybe your pdoc can suggest a similar drug.
I rather like Risperdal myself.
And listen, if you're upset about what people might think of you on Risperdal, don't be. If a medication is effective for you, it doesn't matter what it's used for in other patients.
Rogaine was originally invented for another purpose, but it was discoved that it also helped with hair. That doesn't mean that everyone who uses Rogaine has the original condition. I think Viagra had a similar story.
If I stop taking my Lamictal, I see if I'm getting headaches more often and I go back on. Don't you think you can see similar effects when you stop taking Risperdal?
It's your choice, of course. With the help of your pdoc. What is it you want from your life? If this is what you want, then choosing to go off your medications is a good choice. If you prefer how your life was on Risperdal, you probably want to go back on.
In the end, it's got nothing to do with you being good or bad. It has to do with the choices you wish to make.
poster:Dinah
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