It seems that we have yet another anecdote where quitting cold turkey
is bad for a sufferer of AD.  IMHO, just as most drugs a titrated up
to a certain dose, they should be eliminated in a similar fashion--
especially when you're dealing with drugs that affect neurotransmitter
levels (e.g., acetylcholine, serotonin) in the brain.

Glad things are under control!
Darryl.

Yes, that was the first thing we really dealt with, with Ida as well.   It
helped with the anxiety and stress she was feeling, stopped the threats of
suicide and the tears.  Once the antidepressants kicked in and she stopped
feeling so bad about her life, we were able to deal with her a lot better
because there was more of this sense of OK-ness.

As her illness wore on and the delusions started, they got worse and worse
and we added the Risperdol to that.   But the depression was the most
important thing to work with first.  I think that was really key.

I think one reason my mom has been worse lately is her depression has worsened
over the last few months.  Her psych waved it off, saying she doesn't seem
depressed to him and telling me her moods are going to vary (well duh...
everyone's moods vary), so I'm going to get a second opinion.  Her anti-deps
may be ceasing to work for her, as can happen sometimes.