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06/06/2010 08:36 PM
bipolartoll
 
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A month ago i decided to quit my meds and try to manage this myself. At first seemed fine, but i have been drinking alot, impulsive, bad decisions that did or could have cost me my family and job.......How do i do this? I need people to talk to.....my family and sanity is on the line here and i am feeling out of control. I refuse to start meds again.
Christina Malcolm
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06/07/2010 03:41 AM  Top
BPB
BPB
 
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Bipolartoll,

I know you want some degree of control in your life but do you really think not medicating your symproms is a good idea? You are obviously self medicating with alcohol and that concerns me. Maybe you can find a regoem of meds that dont' give you so much trouble or side effects. Why did you actually stop your meds anyway? Hugs, carol

Topamax 50mg twice a day
Abilify 30 mg a bed
Klonopin 0.05mg twice a day
Prozac 40mg a day
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06/08/2010 03:51 AM  Top
Colleenj
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I don't know what to say. In one breath you ae saying that you can see what going off the meds has done, the consequences you have to live with (that maybe other people have to live with too) and in the next breath, you are saying you won't go back to meds.

I'm not one for telling someone only what they want to hear. You are already experiencing some major problems from going off of them, I don't know where you would get the idea that things are going to get better without them. Going back on your meds may not solve the consequences of your actions, but at least they will help give you the ability to deal with fixing your errors.

Good luck and keep posting.

Colleen

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06/08/2010 09:59 PM  Top
BPB
BPB
 
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I tend to agree with Colleen on this one-bipolar is a disease you will have for the rest of your life and you must accept that you will have to be on meds the rest of your life to control the symptoms. Until you accept this and take your meds you are going to deal witht he unforutate consequences of your behavior and the isolation it brings. Your family and friends are not going to understand this or your behavior and would probably have more respect for you for seeking help and treatment than ignorning it. I'm sorry you are onflicted right now but you know we are right on this one, and the drinking is just self medicating the symptoms. Eventually this will cost you your family and your job. Please get some help and get back on meds and please stop drinking especially if you are on meds-the two do not mix. Hugs, Carol
Topamax 50mg twice a day
Abilify 30 mg a bed
Klonopin 0.05mg twice a day
Prozac 40mg a day
Life is not about the storm- it's how we danced in the rain...........And played in the baby pool!!!!!
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