About Bipolar Disorder: Considering Stopping Your Medications?

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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms/Diagnosis Treatment Coping/Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder A 2010 study found that patients with bipolar disorder, panic disorder and major depressive disorder who stopped taking antidepressants quickly had new episodes sooner than those who discontinued antidepressants over a longer period. You also risk SSRI Discontinuation Syndrome. SSRI Discontinuation Syndrome Causes and symptoms of SSRI Discontinuation Syndrome, the uncomfortable reaction some people have to cutting down or quitting certain types of medications.   Search Related Topics:  selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors  antidepressants  side effects I'm So Sick of Taking Pills! But that's not a good reason not to take them. In the three-part article Five Bad Reasons Not to Take Meds, I look at some of the most common reasons people either refuse to take medications or stop taking them. Search Related Topics:  compliance issues  diabetes  Stopping Medications Was a Bad Idea Members of the About Bipolar Disorder community tell of bad experiences with stopping meds. Problems include the return of mania or depression, severe mood changes, feeling suicidal or winding up in the hospital. Search Related Topics:  compliance issues  stopping medications  Related Searches Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Depression Symptoms of Bipolar Anxiety Depression How to Treat Anxiety Featured Articles Treatment Options for Bipolar Disorder Impact on Life Personal Stories & Literature About Bipolar Disorder Legal Issues Suicide Impact on Health   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Marcia Purse Bipolar Disorder Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Bipolar Disorder newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads Here's What You Need to Know About Bipolar Disorder Learn the Behaviors and Warning Signs of Bipolar Disorder How Is Bipolar Disorder Diagnosed? Methods For Treating Bipolar Disorder Medications   Follow me on: Advertisement