I no longer hear voices and if they do there whispers I’m not paranoid anymore like I used to be I just seem to have a wild imagination I’m thinking honestly about quitting my night meds too see if I’m actually cured I’m sleeping well my worker seems to think I’m in denial there’s nothing to deny if i really am cured
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One thing I forgot to add is yes I do struggle with a bit of anxiety when I drink to much coffee but if I quit could I not have any issues this is a honest question
I wouldn’t be quitting your meds without first discussing it with your pdoc and then doing it with their supervision.
If you are diagnosed schizophrenic, I would say that the likelihood of you being “cured” is low. More than likely it is the meds making you appear to be cured and there is a good chance that you will relapse once you have been off them for awhile. That being said, it’s of course, your choice if you want to try it and find out, but I would reiterate that you should get your pdocs approval and supervision.
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Do not quit your meds without consulting with your doctor!
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Don’t risk it, man
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I actually have schizoaffective disorder bipolar type but I just feel better than I have in awhile
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I quit once and… relapsed. I have tried reducing and… relapsed. I’m stuck with meds. I hope you aren’t.
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And if I’m being honest maybe this is bad for the server but I miss being hypomanic but I’m pretty sure I’m good I haven’t had a full manic episode since 2019 but I keep wondering if I quit my meds get a job and keep busy will it work
My doctor will say no that’s the problem she won’t even let me off of long acting injections
You could always get a second opinion. I have done that in the past.
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It’s the meds making you feel better.
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The thing is when I was off meds I felt invincible and thought I could cure cancer so worst case scenario I feel invincible and best case scenario I don’t have any side effects from medication
On the flip side I also struggled with psychotic depression but I’m kinda trying to forget that lol
Yeah, there is no “cure” for schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. Ap’s are only a fix. If you would have said that you just had psychosis once or something then maybe I could buy trying to go off AP’s. They are usually lifelong conditions. I wouldn’t recommend it myself.
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I’ve heard of some people getting off of meds before Idk I just wanna join the “normal” club
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Don’t we all. It’s not in the cards for me, however.
You’re right, some people get off meds. I’ve been tempted to try it myself. Most people fail however. Some of those people off meds still have symptoms. Are you prepared to deal with that? And are you prepared to deal with the potential consequences of psychosis if it comes? Like, I said, I can’t tell you what to do, but please consult your doctor.
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Some people do get off meds. I am one of them. However, I have always had insight and my symptoms didn’t get uncontrollable until about 6 years ago. I spent several years after a major psychotic break on APs.
I can’t tell you to not try to get off meds, because it is possible for some. I can tell you to make sure you have always been good at identifying symptoms and knowing when to get back on meds. I tried twice before actually making it this last time. It’s been about 8 months off and no return of symptoms.
The first time I tried, I made it a month. Second time, 6 months. This time it is sticking, but I have a promise to myself and my team that if I feel like I’m going sideways I will go right back on. Because I kept that promise twice they trust me.
You absolutely must have insight. I can’t tell if you do or not by talking to you just once.
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You remind me of this scene in Monty Python
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Yeah I’ve made a fool out of myself when manic and embarrassed myself a lot I just wanna be normal and not need meds
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