Thank you Trippin' and Fallen.

I have been contemplating a departure from meds for months now. It is a carefully thought out choice. The straw that broke the camels back occurred last week and I am just done. I cycled without meds, I still cycled with Lithium, it just dulled my emotions and made me heavier than I am comfortable with.

Trippin' your description of your experience is super helpful...if I experience any difficulties I will just hang tight an know the dust will settle in awhile. I do have a "danger zone" back up plan in case i feel things going too far up or down though.

I started the day and this thread feeling frightened and tentative. After reading these experiences i feel hopeful and relieved. Thanks for that