[scotty w]

I am a 23 year old guy. A few years ago I was having some pysh problems. And decided to visit a psychtrist. I have went to this doctor now for 4 years. He says I have anxiety and bi-polar. I have told him I wanted to get off some medication he has me on. He ignores the idea. I am currently on valium,lamictial,buspar,strattera,and celexa. Does anyone know how I would start getting off these medications? I know some people will say, its not a good idea or talk to your doctor. But I want a opinion from other people.

[sthomas27]

You should never, under any circumstance, stop taking meds for psychological problems.I knew a guy who stopped taking his stuff and he ended up in an institution.It's not a good idea. I'm sure the daily routine sucks, but stick to it.

[juqebocks]

stop taking it?

[Leo]

switch docs. - it does seem that you are on too many meds but abruptly stopping them could have serious consequences - get a copy of your med. records from your current doc (they HAVE to give you these if you request it in writing) and make an appt. to see someone else, I know this is not what you wanted to hear but you will need medical advise to wean you off the meds

[kansas8099]

what's not a good idea is trying to go off them without any medical supervision - you could have some serious withdrawal symptoms, plus the fact that your moods could be very unstable at that point. If your doctor ignores your question - try another doctor. They can put you on a'drug vacation', which you usually have to be hospitalized for...they take you off ALL meds, and then slowly re-introduce the ones you absolutely need until they get the dosage right...this usually results in lower dosages, and possible discontinuation of some drugs that weren't actually helping you. Good luck on it, find a doctor that's interesting in helping you and please don't try to go it alone - it's really not safe.