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Medication holiday
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this post was submitted on 29 Jul 2023
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I would never take a break from my bipolar meds. Like, ever. It would be absolutely insane (literally) for me to do so.
I understand that everyone is different, but for me my stimulants work just as well as I keep taking them without any breaks. Plus, my it’s not something that every doctor believes in. Mine doesn’t.
Seriously, I doubt any doctor would recommend a patient with depression to take a "medication holiday."
I appreciate that some doctors are concerned that a med will lose its effectiveness because of tolerance, but can happen with any medication. That's also why there are multiple medications on the market.
There are definitely conditions and reasons to do drug holidays with medications. They are recommended, I know this.
For sure, with everything, it's different for everyone. And everyone's needs need to be catered.
Oh bipolar meds aren't the same as adhd stims, totally different, you're absolutely right.