Hi forever young:
I quit taking all of my psychiatric medications for an entire year
due to the fact that I was broke and I had no health insurance coverage.
I had been prescribed six medications.
I did not have any money to pay for them.
I went into a downward spiral that led to isolation.
I did not know at the time how sick I really was.
I was just barely getting by each day.
I ended up in the hospital late last year.
I felt hopeless and helpless.
But it turned out that the hospital was the best place for me to be.
I got the support and the direction I needed to start my recovery.
I AM back on medication now, but I am not taking SO MANY medications this time around.
I am happy with the medications I am taking at this time.
I am not overwhelmed with a massive amount of prescriptions this time around.
The medications help me a lot, but I have found that for me
group therapy and support groups and programs/workshops/classes
in my community.
These services have given me that boost that I have needed for a very long time
to start the road to health and happiness.
Hang In There.
LyndaLu