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Old Mar 05, 2013, 12:50 PM
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I do think going off of them one at a time might be better. And also agree that the prozac should be first, lithium last.

When I came off my meds, I came off benzos first, antidepressant second, ap's next and then tegratol and lithium was very last. I think you might be more successful if you take it slow and go one at a time. Yes it will take longer but sometimes coming off the meds messes us up a bit and you need a little time to regroup before going further. There is a reason why so many people who drop all their meds quickly end up right back on them . There is a rebound effect with a lot of these meds, you come off them and your brain needs time to adjust to not beih fed a constant supply. This is where we can freak out and sometimes mistake this for symtoms returning. Sometimes that might be the case, othertimes that is just part of the process which will improve with a little time.

Ultimately it's your choice Hammy, but try to patient...slow and steady wins the race, when it comes to dropping meds I think that can really help increase your success. I know I felt very impatient to come off them and it took forever it seemed but I am glad I took it slow.

I bet after a little while off the meds your sleep will improve. Mine has forsure, I still only average 4 -5 hours but I am not missing nights anymore either and I feel rested. I think that is my natural rhythm.

Also Hammy whether bipolar or not coming off them can cause some instability, so make sure you are being mindful and using some of your other skills in that time. Riding your bike and stuff like that durring the process would be a good thing.
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