Is It Normal/Safe to have mental Illness and not take pills by choice?

[Oh4FuxSake]

To Cope Naturally Somehow
Without Treatment
is that so bad? are the some people who do that?

[sage2021]

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You have to take the right pills for the diagnosis. And sometimes you have to try different ones until you feel better with a certain one.

All prescription drugs have side effects so be prepared for that.

But sometimes it is the people who you are around that wish you would take medication because of your actions. To calm you down and for you to feel better.

[IslaTheWitch]

it's better if a specialist takes a look

you can always voice your preferences (pills, no pills, no specific type of pills)

with many disorders, therapy is enough

if you don't want to take pills and it's a disease that can make you dangerous for others or yourself, then the doctor can suggest a hospital...

[genericname85]

i would say that would largely depend on what illness that is. if that medication prevents you from committing suicite, you should probably not stop taking it.

[DarkLegacy]

It depends on how severe it is, it has worked for me

[michael3478]

I probably do have some mental health issues but the last time i got medication for it it made it worse and made me delirious. But i find taking long walks makes me feel much better.

[mandyfire98]

Is it safe? I mean if you had schizophrenia and didn't take medication it could definitely not be safe. Same with bipolar disorder

[Booklover_90]

There are natural ways to deal with mental illness. However, if you’re ever suicidal, contact the appropriate people immediately,

[handsomelad70]

Probably neither.

[Pterodon]

Not successfully