Ceasing the "last chance" medication

Hello @Musicgirl 😊

Welcome to the SANE forums! We are so glad to have you here with us. I think you will find the forums to be a beautiful supportive community where people share openly and honestly.

You might like to check out this thread and introduce yourself so the community can give you a warm welcome! https://saneforums.org/t5/Welcome-and-getting-started/Welcome-Introduce-yourself-here/m-p/1149480

Thank you for sharing some of your story with us. I'm sure there will be others in the community who will identify and chime in to offer some support.

Sending you all my best this afternoon.

Take good care of yourself 🤗

hopeful_hannah.

Hi @Musicgirl

I just wanted to welcome you to the forums. I am sorry that you have had a long struggle after coming off medication. I have finally found an anti psychotic that works for me. Everyone is different and different things work for different people. I wish you luck in finding that little magic pill that works for you

Hi @Musicgirl

I am so sorry you've had such a rough six months - being in and out of the hospital while managing a physical and mental rebound is incredibly taxing. It's a huge testament to your resilience that you've pushed through to find a path that includes TMS and a supportive doctor.

While the 'last chance' medication can feel like a safety net, many people find that there is absolutely a life beyond it. It often takes time for the brain to find its new baseline, but the light at the end of the tunnel is the clarity and stability you are working toward right now. Hang in there; you've already done the hardest part.

@Musicgirl Welcome to the forums. I do hope you find a path. Love your name. What is your interest in music?

@Oaktree @MatchaToad

Hey @Musicgirl

Thank you for sharing. Welcome to the forums.

If you don't mind me asking, did the doctor support you with tapering off your medication?

I've been on meds for over 20 years, and I've had to resign to the fact that I may need them for life in order to live the fullest life I can, despite the side effects.

How are you going today @Musicgirl ?

Hey @tyme

I hate taking medication but I too will need them for a lifetime. Kind of sucks but at least I am well because of it. Hopefully this good patch continues.

And to be honest, I think if most have the choice, they wouldn't take meds... but the fact of reality is that sometimes, we really just have to accept that we need to take them for life @Oaktree I'm also in that boat.

I'm managing so well that I can't risk not taking meds. It's just not worth it.

Thinking of you @Musicgirl @Appleblossom @MatchaToad