Just a "crazy" thought

[tigerlily]

I know as a bi-polar being that we tend to want to quit taking meds when we feel better and then we get worse yada-yada-yada. But I cant afford to see a psychiatrist and I am tired of changing meds(and weight) so much that i dont know how i feel. I know I am really depressed about STUPId things and giddy over nothing. So I think i may stop my meds and feel it out. maybe keep a mood chart and see how i feel. Any opinions? I cant afford a doctors opinion.

[eddie z.]

You probably know my opinion by now. LOL. Isn't there some clinic or public mental health where you can see a psychiatrist? If not, who's prescribing your meds to begin with? Surely you can get their opinion. I wouldn't go off mine without discussing it with the prescribing physician first.

But if you do decide to quit taking them, a mood diary is a great idea, and having someone else keep an eye on you is even better. Someone who knows when you're slipping. Please take care of yourself, tigerlily, OK?

Love, Eddie