Can I tell my psychiatrist I want to stop medication?

Your Symptoms Have Changed They may want to adjust your medication to make it more appropriate for you. Medication management works best when you’re as open and honest with your provider as possible. Try to let your psychiatrist know as soon as you can if you need to speak with them.

Can a psychiatrist force you to take medication?

In most cases, you cannot be forced to take medication. If you are offered medication, you usually have the right to refuse it and ask for an alternative treatment.

How do I tell my psychiatrist I don’t want to see them anymore?

Try one of the following:

1. “I think I don’t need to come in anymore.”
2. “I’m not sure if I’m getting what I need from therapy.”
3. “I’m not sure we click.”
4. “I think I can handle things better now.”
5. “I think I need to switch to a therapist that specializes in _________.”
6. “I think I’ve done all the work I can do here.”

Can I ask my doctor to stop taking antidepressants?

you have the right to be involved in decisions about medicines, so you can make an informed choice about your treatment. you have the right to refuse a medication or to stop taking it, even if your doctor thinks this might make your mental health problem worse.

How do I leave my psychiatrist?

7 Tips on how to end therapy

1. Figure out the ‘why’ behind it.
2. Talk with your therapist.
3. Or send an email or text.
4. Be honest.
5. Consider the ‘conscious goodbye’
6. Have a plan.
7. Discuss ending therapy at the get-go.

Can I be forced to take meds?

A doctor may provide involuntary treatment, usually a medication given by injection or by mouth, but only to control the emergency—which, again, is defined as “an imminent danger to self or others.” Whatever treatment is provided in an emergency cannot be continued after the immediate danger has passed, unless the …

Can you be sectioned for refusing medication?

Under Section 2, you can’t refuse treatment. However some treatments can’t be given to you without your consent unless certain criteria are met. These treatments include electro-convulsive therapy (ECT). If you are unhappy about your treatment, you should talk to your named nurse or psychiatrist.