Why Some People Change Dramatically When They Stop Taking Their Medication Families living with severe mental illness often describe seeing two very different versions of the same person. While taking their prescribed medication, they may appear calmer, sleep better, think more clearly and cope more effectively with everyday life. When they stop taking their medication,… Read More On off medication

Psychosis is a medical emergency, yet many people live with symptoms for months—or even years—before receiving treatment. This period is known as the duration of untreated psychosis (DUP). Over the past several decades, researchers have found that the longer psychosis goes untreated, the more difficult recovery can become for many people. Early treatment does not guarantee… Read More Why Early Treatment for Psychosis Matters: What Happens to the Brain?

Some people can become emotionally or behaviourally unstable when they stop taking prescribed psychiatric medication abruptly — especially if the medication was helping manage serious symptoms related to conditions such as Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, severe depression, psychosis, or certain personality and mood disorders. But it’s important to say this carefully and accurately: mental illness itself… Read More Mental illness itself does not automatically make someone violent or abusive.

Entering a new relationship always involves trust, openness, and learning about another person’s emotional wellbeing. And one important lesson many people learn over time is this: the issue is often not the diagnosis itself — it is whether someone is taking responsibility for managing their health safely and consistently. Many people live full, loving, stable… Read More Mental Health, Medication, and Relationships — Why Stability and Honesty Matter