Hi there DelusionsDaily,
First off, sorry for jumping into your posts. I'm very new here and just recently diagnosed with BP. I start new meds tomorrow which I am scared about. Valproic acid is being added to my wellbutrin and Ativan. Now, I don't know at all, however, I just wanted to pipe in regarding the risperidone. Even though, I have yet started any type of ween off of any med, I can tell you that my profession is in the health care sector and I know what the effects are from not properly weening off of risperidone. The clients I support are all on this and it is my job to ensure a successful taper. I feel humbled having to now deal with my own issues because the issue i am suffering is pretty close to my line of work. This is why, I am on short term disibility, if I can't take care of myself, I can't properly assist he clients I look after. Anyways, long story short, please, do not just stop risperidone without a long taper. Your PDoc will also recommend this. Take it slow. My heart goes out to you. I know it's tough. I'm about to experience my own run at this and I'm scared to death, however, It will get better. I promise. I have not been on that med, but I do give it out and assist people everyday who take it and it will get better. Hang in there. What I tell people at work is look at yourself in the mirror and smile. Even if you need to fake it, just smile. It sometimes makes it better for the moment.