Why do people stop their medication cold turkey?

[Snowflake]

why do people stop their medication cold turkey?

 

[lostforgottensoul]

No clue. I'd ask them?

 

[digger]

Is this something you are doing yourself @Snowflake? Or someone you know is doing? Curious what prompted you to ask?

 

[piratelady]

A doctor tried to medicate me once. I took them for a while and just stopped. For me I felt like I was being weak for not being able to control my mind on my own. Like I was ashamed of needing medication.

I know there is no shame in it, it’s just a feeling I get when asked to take it

 

[Snowflake]

Is this something you are doing yourself @Snowflake? Or someone you know is doing? Cu...

Yes I did- my therapist is puzzled why I did it

 

[digger]

Yes I did- my therapist is puzzled why I did it

Do you know why you did it?

 

[Snowflake]

A doctor tried to medicate me once. I took them for a while and just stopped. For me I felt like I w...

Yep-I get overwhelmed and tell myself to “screw it” and quit


I think I get overwhelmed with life. My inner child stuff and I want to give up. I tell myself I’m crazy and why take it

 

[digger]

Yep-I get overwhelmed and tell myself to “screw it” and quit

Yup...that would probably be my most likely reason too! I've got better at weighing in the risks now though generally. Different meds and doses and how long you've been on carry different risks, but in most cases I think it's generally not recommended. Were there risks associated with stopping yours cold turkey do you know? Are you back on it now, or wanting to stay off?

 

[Snowflake]

Yup...that would probably be my most likely reason too! I've got better at weighing in the risks now tho...

Yum I’ve been severely depressed. I was told by my doctor today to call psychiatrist or he would.

 

[somerandomguy]

I've done this a couple of times and that was why I did it, too.

 

[Snowflake]

I've done this a couple of times and that was why I did it, too.

So I’m not alone

 

[somerandomguy]

So I’m not alone

Nope.

Of course I shouldn't have to say that it's a completely bad idea. You could potentially die, depending on the medication and the dosage.