I believe I would be gladly med compliant if it were not for the side effects. My doctor explained "kindling" to me, and I understand it, but I am still not compliant except when it suits me. I start feeling better and I think, "Maybe THIS time I am well and don't need the meds anymore." Or the twisted logic, "How will I know if I am well yet if I keep taking the Zyprexa? Maybe I had better stop it for a while and see if I am well yet." Ha!
My hopes hang on the possibility of a novel antipsychotic that takes care of the positive and negative symptoms w/o the sedation and weight gain. I would gladly take part in a drug study.
Carolyn
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Let us keep our fingers crossed about the new drug! This type of thing really excites me, as does the hope of finding a cure for all the symptoms without the negative side effects! I myself know what it is like also, and feel like stopping medication sometimes too. But I will continue, as many others also do... until something better happens!
Thanks,
Kathy