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Originally Posted by Wander
Struggling. Saw my T today. We discussed how tapering off Lithium is effecting me, and how I am, and may be like without its help. As I am reacting so badly the taper is going to take months. It is such a pity the side effects are too much for me to deal with long-term as Lithium actually helps me. It calms me down and reigns in my impulsivity. Now I am very anxious, deeply emotional, suicidal at times, and generally spending most of my time reigning in strong impulses. It is painful and exhausting. I am hoping that these bad symptoms will pass as my body adjusts to less Lithium.
I am rambling. Gosh, I am trying so hard to be positive, but right now I am drowning. In an hour I am heading out to dinner with my partner and his friends. I shall give an Oscar winning performance to his friends on how great I am doing - then crash.
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Ok , me of course understands the “ want” to be on as little meds as possible. But.......
Since Lithium was a huge part of you finding stability and you were enjoying life again.... why would you want to get off it so bad right now ?
I mean yes the goal for Pdocs is to find a good combo of meds that can balance a person off and then they can build up huge toolboxes of coping skills and actually being able to apply them when needed the most.
Maybe just stay on a good therapeutic dose while you get lifestyle changes in place that will give you the best chance at managing and enjoying life long term going sans meds ?
Just something to consider.
