this post was submitted on 21 Oct 2023
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I hear what you say and I agree with you that that shouldn't be a Taboo. I however like myself more when unmedicated and don't like to be dependent on them. so I think it's better for me to try to get more into medication in the coming time but not see it as an end goal :)
I can relate to the "I like myself [way] more when unmedicated". In my case, I realized that I am already dependant on them. Trying to get by without them is doing harm to myself in various ways.
That energy was in my case better spend on finding ways to cope with the medication. For example: if I'm going outside to see people, I might not take them. It makes it harder the next day, but slightly enough that it's worth it.