Stopping aps is often done with a Dr’s approval. Why should the practice be banned from conversation? Just because it’s not always successful? While it may be dangerous for some, it’s an approach even doctors use. Just because you want to protect the sanctity of your own medical decisions, doesn’t mean you should be able to screen others.
I think people should be entitled to speak freely about their meds or lack thereof. We’re all just winging this regardless, aren’t we?
What of those who are med resistant, should they not be allowed to talk about their struggles?
Going without meds is a very real issue for sz. We’re known to quit. Not being allowed to discuss this issue doesn’t make the issue disappear, it just makes help harder to come by, because it wouldn’t be addressed at all.
yea i dont think anyone really hates meds for the principle of it. for me for example when they told me i have schizophrenia i was willing to take medication. Then they said it costs 1000 per month, i was able to find one that costs $50 per month now and so i tried them for a while but they have side effects like having low energy, etc. i think its the side effects that drive people to stop. overall its better to be on medication but its sort of a “out of the frying pan into the fire” kind of situation. Theres some sentiment of hope that life will be better without meds and then i think usually many people realize that bein on meds is better. it takes time to try both to realize that being on meds is better. just takes time to learn i guess. being on meds and being tired a lot of the time is not easy and is a struggle.
Ok! I’m on vraylar and olanzapine. I’ve gained a ton. I wish I could focus on something again. They say that these medications should increase cognition but they don’t. I feel amotivated or like a fat zombie.