I just took myself off my AD, Wellbutrin, because of the crazy side effects. Although Wellbutrin is supposed to make one feel more up than down, I really felt out of it. The worst side effect was jaw clenching and teeth grinding. The last time I felt so unable to control it I felt like ripping my face off and decided that that was it. I haven't experienced any major withdrawal apart from feeling lethargic for a couple of days and waking up from sleep feeling terrified. Apparently that is normal and really only lasted a day or two. I think there is a lack of concern about a clients quality of life in the way pdocs treat bipolar or depression. So you're 'stable' but out of it! Surely there should be a balance, why the hell else do we take the meds? The best idea is to compare being on it and off it. If off it doesn't work, try other meds but don't settle for feeling weird on something that's supposed to make you feel normal!