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 Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 5:50 pm
I was curious if anyone else ever felt like they were psychologically dependent on their medication. I've been unmedicated for a little over a year but recently I had some trouble and almost went back on my meds. I didn't want to because I always felt like I couldn't function without them and I'm worried that if I go back on them, I'll feel like that all over again, even though I've proven I can function without them.
So, did anyone else ever feel psychologically dependent on their medication?
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:05 pm
Well yes and no. If we had diabetes or cancer you wouldn't think twice about takeing our meds. I went off my meds for over a year and I was doing fine. I still had mood swings but they were managable. In fact life was better than dealing with the side effects of the meds. But then life got more stressful and I started getting more depressed without having the fun hypomanic times so I finnally asked my counselor what she thought about going on an anti-depressant, (I had been thinking about it for a few months). I wanted to make sure that I had done everything on my part to deal with the depression. But I stopped functioning, I was going suicidal and I didnt want to go to the hospital. So, I had the Dr. put me on an anti-depressant. This one has finally helped, and I didnt go manic! I can still function and I am a whole lot easier to live with now too.
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Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:54 pm
Xanax.
Medication withdrawal is a b***h.
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Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 8:26 am
For me, just knowing I am doing something about my situation helps me. So, taking medication is like a psychological treatment, even if the medication doesn't do anything (although thankfully mine do). It was like that for the first while till they kicked in.
I've only started taking medication this year, so I have a while to go, but I get the feeling I'll have a very hard time coming off them. Still, it will be worth it.
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