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Medication holiday (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by ofespii@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/adhd@lemmy.world

My psychiatrist strongly suggested that I take a "medication holiday", meaning not taking meds for up to a month during the summer holidays.

And god damn. I've already ruined my face with skin picking (Started eating compulsively due to lack of stimulation and DoPaMiNe), have gone back to an irregular sleep schedule due to being constantly tired (currently 6AM where I am), and have like 3 trash bags in my house cos I'm having trouble leaving my house.

We love to see that the meds are working! The medication holiday just makes me grateful for the impact of the meds on my everyday life.

Still not gonna take a whole month off though. My life would be in shambles by the end lmfao

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[-] oocdc2@lemmy.world 9 points 11 months ago

Seriously, I doubt any doctor would recommend a patient with depression to take a "medication holiday."

I appreciate that some doctors are concerned that a med will lose its effectiveness because of tolerance, but can happen with any medication. That's also why there are multiple medications on the market.

[-] Hardeehar@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago

There are definitely conditions and reasons to do drug holidays with medications. They are recommended, I know this.

For sure, with everything, it's different for everyone. And everyone's needs need to be catered.

this post was submitted on 29 Jul 2023
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