Hi

[Amethyst27]

Im new to this but im trying to prepare myself for hopefully coming of my medication later this year.

[kenster1]

hi and welcome to you hopefully you are a success coming off medication giving it ago soon myself.

[Amethyst27 in reply to kenster1]

Thankyou, i just dont want to be reliant on medication so trying to find ways to be able to manage without, i hope you do well when you try! X

[Grateful71 in reply to Amethyst27]

I've been on and off a couple of times , right I am choosing to use meditation and trying to ride out panic attacks and anxiety as it comes up . Not always easy but I know I have medication on standby if I feel I really can't cope. Just one day at a time and be kind to yourself 🥰

[Amethyst27 in reply to Grateful71]

This will be my first time coming off meds, i dont want to go back to feeling how i did before so im hoping i can do it, i think im more aware of when things are getting bad now as ive felt well since starting medication unlike before where i just normalised the constant battle if you get what i mean x

[Grateful71 in reply to Amethyst27]

Being aware is half the battle! You'll be ok even if it takes a while to adjust X

[Amethyst27 in reply to Grateful71]

Thankyou for the advice, i appreciate it. These forums are good, its nice to chat with people who understand how it all feels first hand! I have very supportive around me but its nice to speak to people going through the same thing! X

[Grateful71 in reply to Amethyst27]

I too have a loving and supportive family but being able to talk to people who know what you are going through, I think, really helps ♥️

[Amethyst27 in reply to Grateful71]

❤️

[Grateful71]

Welcome 😊, well done for planning ahead , it can feel a bit scary when you don't know what it's going to feel like coming off your medication it's s psychological adjustment we well as a physical change but I'm sure you can do it ! 💛

[Amethyst27 in reply to Grateful71]

Yeah im hoping i can do it! Trying to get things in order ready for when im being reviewed x

[Coralrose5]

I started tapering down my medication this year!

[Amethyst27 in reply to Coralrose5]

How is it going for you?

[Coralrose5 in reply to Amethyst27]

Good!

[Amethyst27 in reply to Coralrose5]

👍 glad to hear!