To Medicate or Not to Medicate: My Flow Chart Dilemma

You should always take your meds unless instructed otherwise by any doctor

If nothing else please wean yourself off because that serotonin sickness is a real b**** 🙌

Agree with everything everyone above has already said. I just wanted to add, the one exception to what people have already said is if you are still trying out new meds and it doesn’t work or has terrible side effects. I had to stop a couple of meds because their side effects were so unbearable (increased thoughts of suicide, etc). Those I stopped them got in contact with with psychiatrist to try something else. When the side effects were bad, but not unbearable I got in touch first then stopped taking it. Other than that, taking your meds is always a good idea.I hate taking them and it sometimes takes me a while to work myself up to take them, but I always do because I know that things will get bad if I stop. In the end of the day they have saved my life and make me feel so much better.

I’d maybe just consult your doctor on whether you should be getting off meds, or just changing something about them like the dose or what med. but maybe don’t outright stop taking them lol! And if you don’t have a psych and are dead set on doing it I would probably just take less at first and see if I have a difficult time fidst

Please stay safe and take care of yourself. This might mean medication and healthier sleep choices. Research is a powerful tool to have in your fight against this lifelong struggle, I wish you well!

Don’t. Stop. Your. Meds. Uhhhhh every time i did i almost died. Please no.

I think most definitely dont take yourself off meds if thats what youre leaning towards. If u do need a change a psych doctor is the best way to go

Add this comment to the side for why you should stay on your meds. I’ve been to the psych ward twice because I went off mine. Mania was great, then the depression hits. The depression will inevitably hit. Don’t risk it.