No, it's not because I'm cured or because I don't think I need them. Because of reasons personal to me I will be making some changes. One of them is to step down off my OCD medication.
It seems like each time I tell someone new about this change I'm met with surprise! I understand. It's dramatic! Two years ago I accepted that I would need to be on medication forever. That may still be the case, but there are reasons why I want to try to go forward without them.
What makes this time different than every other time I've stopped taking medication is this time I fully recognize my need for the help they provide.
In the past when I've stopped taking my medication I mistakenly believed that I had gotten through the tough spots of my life. Things would be better. This time I realize this could be one of the toughest spots yet.
That's why I'll continue to attend my OCD GOAL group--religiously! I'll continue to seek the counsel of my friends there. (They might even see a more needy side of me they haven't seen while I was on medication!) I've also committed to regular appointments with my OCD therapist. I'll also probably need to read more OCD blogs. Finally, to battle the scrupulosity aspect of my OCD, my faith in God continues to grow, and I know my pastor and friends have my back.
...All this to say I'm fully prepared! I already know it will be worth the struggle. While it seems like I'm making a decision to go it alone, I will actually have more support than ever before.
Still, I ask that you keep me in your thoughts and prayers! : )
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Congratulations! It sounds like you know what you are doing and have really planned everything well so that you can make even more progress as you go off your meds. I wish you the best of luck!
ReplyDeleteHi, my name is Iris. I've tapered my meds for a little more than a month now. I struggled mainly with intrusive thoughts. After taking my meds for a year and a few months, I experienced a relevant reduction in OCD symptoms and felt ready to taper them. I feel like I no longer need them. I still get some symptoms sometimes, but manageable. I wish you the best of luck as well!
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