Thought I was doing well enough to skip them for a couple weeks. Big mistake. Woke up this morning completely in my head, couldn't get out of bed, everything feels heavy again. Started them back up yesterday but I know it'll take a while to feel normal. Just wanted to put this out there in case anyone else is thinking about doing the same thing. Don't do it.
Don't do that to yourself man. Meds aren't a sign of weakness, they're like glasses for your brain. You wouldn't stop wearing glasses because you thought you were seeing fine. Get back on them and talk to your doctor about what happened.
Thanks for being real about this. I'm still learning that taking my meds isn't failure, it's what keeps me present for my little one. Glad you caught it before things spiraled further.
Man, I get it. As a new dad I sometimes think I'm doing fine and can coast, but that's when everything catches up with you. Getting back on them was the right call. You're doing the work to take care of yourself and your kid needs you healthy.
The worst part about skipping meds is the guilt that comes after. Like you know better and you did it anyway. But that's exactly why you need to talk to your doctor - they won't judge, they've seen this a million times.
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Yep been there. Felt good for a few weeks so I thought I didn't need them anymore. Then hit a wall hard. Learned the hard way that mental health maintenance is just like any other health thing. Not something you graduate from.
How long has it been since you stopped? If it's just a couple weeks, getting back on track now is the right move. Some people think meds mean they failed but really it means they found what works.