L
Lane
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Hi Im am 27 years old, an ex drug addict (did meth for four years and pot for ten, with a bunch of crap inbetween), who was diagnosed with schizoaffective and is currently on five different psychiatric meds.
But I am here because I have hope to get off my meds and I want to learn how. I am already living a happy, healthy, and very productive life - but how much more could I do if my brain were functioning normally?! (ie without meds).
I am doing great. REALLY great (planning for a university education while working a good job), but how much better if my mind wasnt full of crap?
I just cut down my dose of antidepressant (Wellbutrin) from 600 to 450 mg every two days. Im am on 150 mg now per day, and so far I am a very happy person. I say this is a good indication I do not need to be on that anyways.
I am on Epival (mood stabilizer), Wellbutrin, Risperadol (anti-psychotic), Temazepam (sleep aid) and Concerta (ADD/ADHD medication). All are doing their job, but I really just want to be free of all this and I know I can do it with the help of my doctors, family and friends.
And maybe you guys. Any wisdom?
-L.
But I am here because I have hope to get off my meds and I want to learn how. I am already living a happy, healthy, and very productive life - but how much more could I do if my brain were functioning normally?! (ie without meds).
I am doing great. REALLY great (planning for a university education while working a good job), but how much better if my mind wasnt full of crap?
I just cut down my dose of antidepressant (Wellbutrin) from 600 to 450 mg every two days. Im am on 150 mg now per day, and so far I am a very happy person. I say this is a good indication I do not need to be on that anyways.
I am on Epival (mood stabilizer), Wellbutrin, Risperadol (anti-psychotic), Temazepam (sleep aid) and Concerta (ADD/ADHD medication). All are doing their job, but I really just want to be free of all this and I know I can do it with the help of my doctors, family and friends.
And maybe you guys. Any wisdom?

-L.