On bi-polar and panic disorder what happens when I get off the meds?

Question:

If I have been on meds for over two years and wanted to taper off my meds with the doctors consent; is it possible that the panic attacks will come back more frequently; or maybe they could go away all together?

Answers:
About you, I am not sure. It depends on how far you've come in recovery, & whether or not you still need your meds. Follow your doctor's advice.

I am bi-polar. I have come a long way in recovery...even to the point of working with others who have mental health issues. I would not dare go off my meds much as I would like to. I am doing so well, I want to keep doing well. I have no desire to go back where I have been...in the hospital seeing all sorts of things I call the uglies. Without my meds I am also suicidal...not a good feeling...don't think I would do anything, but still the feeling is scarey & down right awful. Don't wish to go there either. Since I met the doctor I have now I haven't been in the hospital for 19 years. Before that I had been in the hospital 14 times. Now my diagnosis is manic-depressive in remission. I like that & I want to stay there & continue to stay in remission.

I have know people who came off their meds...and ended up back in the hospital...even attempting suicide. What happens is...they start feeling better, think they are well & go off their meds. Not a good idea for most people. I know a guy right now who will not stay on his meds because he thinks he doesn't need them. He is now in the forensic unit at a mental hospital. I don't know yet what he did but that is very serious. And I could tell you about others but I will spare you.

All this is to caution you. If you are feeling better because of your meds, think carefully before you go off, even with a doctor's supervision. Be sure to talk it over with him & listen to him. He might agree to taper you off or he might suggest that you stay on them. I have never known anyone to go off their meds who seriously wanted to get better & wanted to stay out of the hell they were in. As I just said, the people I know who went off did it on their own...much to everybody's regret. So again I repeat, think carefully, talk to your doc. The chances are you will experience everything all over again...but there is always the possbility & there is hope.

Much love, Nala

i doubt they will go away off drugs if they were there while on it. good luck

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