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Bipolar affective disorder
Now I'm30yrs old&married for two yrs.I was diagnosed with Schizophernia in 2014.I was given treatment for4yrs without much improvement.When I consulted another psychiatrist he diagnosed my problem as BPAD.I'm under his medication for more than9years now&my condition has improved though there had been few instances of severe mania&some episodes of depression.But,things are under control after my mrrg. Now I'm addicted to the medicines which I want to discontinue.Will b there any prblm.Plz advice
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Ms. Sanheetha Ved
Counselling Psychologist
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please do not stop medication without medical supervision. It can be harmful.
Regular emotional support like counselling has proven to be very helpful in the long run.
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Dr. Mayuri Mohanty
Psychiatrist
12 yrs exp
Thane
1)Follow up with your psychiatrist
2) discontinuing medicines will lead to relapse of illness
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