Deep anger from psychiatric refusal to taper drugs

October 8, 2026··

I just realized it's been 7 years I asked for a reduction with more or less awareness of what that means and never worked. yesterday marked a turning point for me as my doctor still refuses to lower the dose my anger this morning, despite the drug, is exploding. Because I can't do it myself or I risk a relapse or withdrawal symptoms and it seems if I do it mandatory hospedalization will follow probably. I think of going to another country I can't waste my life like this

Abilify — 300 mg Maintena — 7 years but with different dosage — planning taper | other — EN delorazepam medication: current dose 1 mg when needed — 2 years — holding | other — Akineton - 2 mg — 5 months — holding | with clinician

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Catina1d ago

Community AnchorEffexor

I can understand why this is making you angry and frustrated. We have some guidance on what to do when your doctor refuses to help you taper. I hope it helps! https://taper.community/resources/blog/what-to-do-when-your-doctor-refuses-to-taper-you

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

The Blue Dragonfly1d ago

WelcomerAbilify · planning

thank you so much seems an interesting article, but the informed consent generator seems is not working both on the website version then in app. Maybe it is been moved to another page?

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Catina1d ago

Community AnchorEffexor

"the informed consent generator seems is not working both on the website version then in app. Maybe it is been moved to another page?" — @DiSoleEDAzzurro

I don't seem to see the generator anymore. Are you able to see it? Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place.

The Blue Dragonfly1d ago

WelcomerAbilify · planning

In the article you shared me there is an hyperlink if you click it you should be able to access the tool but instead it says thhere is a connection problem and this happens both with wifi then with the 4G

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Catina1d ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Thanks for clarifying. It looks like it was removed from the site. You can always ask @Based about it.

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