First time in fifteen years, I thought of going off meds. I took myself off the antianxiety meds and a med used to help me sleep. My doctor did not prescribe on of my ADs this time. Instead, he upped my MS. So I am down to taking Lamotragine, Depakote, and Buprorion. Three meds. Not too bad at all. However, I have decided NOT to go off my meds. I want to be functional all the time.

As far as one learning ones lesson for the first time, I see following others here, there are usually several more times before the decision to stay on meds remains. So good luck. I find that this is all about being BP. They should list this as a symptom of BP. We are here to help.