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Thanks again @nickjr for sharing your wisdom. My sister is so darn stubborn...when I suggest these things to her, she just brushes me off. I think I'll send our posts to her daughter- she seems to be the only one that can get through to her mom.
You are absolutely right...no one should take anti-psychotics unless it's absolutely necessary. I just spent the past year coming off Seroquel, opiates and ativan. I feel so much clearer and much more energy. It all happened at the suggestion of my lawyer after an MVA...not from my GP or psychiatrist. Isn't life strange? And yet, my sis (who has witnessed my relatively easy withdrawal from all) doesn't heed my warnings. Guess I'm a prophet in my own town...families (sheesh:)
Oh, and last thought, my sister doesn't drink at all, so I'm thankful for that blessing.
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Hi @nickjr,
I had a weepy moment when I read the opening line to this post. Guess I haven't been fully conscious of how much I worry about her, even though I think I'm setting healthy boundaries.
Hope I didn't come across as bragging about coming off meds; Lord knows that I have had to take various drug cocktails over the past twenty years to keep me alive and kicking. I understand the fear that comes with even thinking about changing meds that seem to be working. In BC Canada, where we live, the BC Medical Association introduced new rules regarding the prescribing of opiates and benzo's. A doctor can actually lose his or her licence to practice if the guidelines aren't followed. I know my doctor has many patients who are struggling with the new guidelines and feel forced to wean off meds that they just don't feel psychologically prepared for.
I appreciate all the comments from everyone and send love from the Wet Coast 🙂
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I know your very concerned about your sister. My condition got so bad overnight that I felt like my life was lost. I felt determined to regain the life I had . I was about 45and never anticipated it. I know there were worse things but I sure wanted this one to get better!
I'm no doctor but I think the tremors may be a start of something and to get it checked by a neurologist right away, If they change the medicine or even reduce it or eliminate it completely maybe catching it early would help. Congratulations on getting off everything, I just think some times maybe I didn't have to take the trilafon for so many years. I know I am better so I have that to be thankful for and I'm still taking the abilify, I don't want a relapse. I have a friend who was beginning to have hand tremors and they reduced his meds and it got better.