Has anyone been able to go med free eventually?

I have not and I feel like I’ll be in a dangerous position without them, I like that they help but maybe some day in the future

Erp and act become part of your new life. Don’t give up. While you are on the meds practice erp and get to know your enemy. And you don’t have to come off straight away, you can gradually taper off slowly and apply you new tools to what ever uncomfortable feeling shows up slowly building tolerance ❤️❤️. Your brain is capable and your brain is not broken.

I've heard people say that they've been able to go off their meds after some time and therapy though I can't yet attest to it personally, I do understand not wanting to need to take meds for our brains to maintain functionality its does feel frustrating.

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Absolutely you can. I’ve been off meds for 5 years. Learning erp act and mindfulness is what gave me the power to finally get off the medication and apply what I learnt to all the uncomfortable feelings and thoughts that came back once it was out of my system. Now I knew what to do with these things I was previously running from.

I came off meds a few years ago and it’s hard but it’s a choice to work harder on the other side of treatment and take a leap of faith. The work never stops really to manage this but once you accept that it’s like a muscle that builds. You might have days or weeks or even months where it floors you again but you always return to a better bottom line over time.

I just recently got diagnosed with it and I feel like a guinea pig because they’re just throwing things at me and I have to explain to them that my body doesn’t take a high dose of medication and the first psychiatrist gave me like pretty high dosage except for one and I tried Zola for four days or five and it just did not sit well with me, but I’m gonna be honest if I could get something to help me with my head to stop being like this, especially when I wake up I’m OK with it. This time I used to not be but I need peace and I know God gives me that strength, but he also gives us the wisdom knowledge to know when you need help. I don’t know if my answer with any good but I do know that you have a community here and I’m thankful for this community and I’m thankful for all the group meetings that I’m able to get. It’s helped me out a lot. I’ve cried more now than in my whole lifetime. I’m 61 and I’m just now dealing with this because I never have these intrusive thoughts before and I’m sorry that you’re going through this. No one should have to suffer. It’s draining, but there are a lot of people that tell me that they’ve gone through it and they’re doing good even some of the therapist. I noticed I have a CD and it’s good to know that there are people out there that can help you that understand.