Struggling to stay on medication

Jacqui51 · ‎04-09-2023

Hi. I have not been on any forums for quite a long time. Things have changed, some stayed the same.

I am hoping someone can help. I have been stable for a while using medication prescribed by my psychiatrist. They have worked hard to help me find the right combination that doesn't have major side effects. They listen.

My problem is I hate taking medication. I have previously discussed this with my psychiatrist and understand it links to previous bad experiences with medication and being over prescribed. Despite this I am taking myself off meds again. I am confused why I seem to want to self harm in this way.

One part of my struggle is dealing with DID, it seems a part of me does not believe in medication.

It does not help that my insomnia is bad, my work demands are through the roof and family are challenging.

Any ideas?

therising · ‎07-09-2023

Hi Jacqui

I never thought of the glass in such a way. It definitely throws a different perspective on it. Thanks for the perspective as it's exactly what I need to hear at the moment. Thanks for pouring a little into my glass 🙂

I like to look at time out from the perspective of investment. Is it a good investment or not? Whether it's time out from work, time out for adventure, time out for self care or something else, is time out going to pay off in some way?

Jacqui51 · ‎07-09-2023

Hoping to be able to ask about this today.

Jacqui51 · ‎07-09-2023

Hi jazxx

Able to try and recap my words that were lost previously. First thank you for your response.

I am fortunate in understanding the side effects linked to reducing my medication. I am definitely not a professional who would know the full impact but I have titrated off medication previously. It helps a little as I am not making the decision to stop suddenly. You are right about it being better to talk to my psychiatrist and I am hoping I can do this in my appointment later today. Last time the words would not leave me.

You are right also in my needing to put aside the negative of the previous psychiatrist. Honestly most of the time I can now due to working with my current psychiatrist for around 3 years now. It has taken time but during the building of trust he has been a mixture of patient, humorous, at times sarcastic (my sense of humour can bend this way), encouraging and at times blunt. As this shows nothing like the previous psychiatrist.

I hope as said previously to try today and talk to him about my feelings and medication at this time. He does know I struggle with this issue so it will not surprise him I am sure. Again thank you.

Jacqui51 · ‎07-09-2023

Hi Everyone,

I just want to say thank you. I managed to talk to my psychiatrist today and we working through the struggle i am having with medication and associated issues. I appreciate your support.