Sorry you are feeling badly.

But those meds you mentioned all can come back and bite you in the rear, if you stop them cold turkey .

Best , call your Pdoc , let him know you stopped the meds...and get advice on how to re-start

And it doesn't sound like you are on too many meds. Each of those meds mentioned , serve a specific need in the brain

Good luck !

I have taken way more - meds treat symptoms, there is no "Bipolar med" That's why it takes so long to find us a combo that is easy to function (without zombi) and works removing symptons, like anxiety, rapid thoughts etc....

As far as doses - its not so much that some people "need more because they are worst" we need more (especially me) because it all depends on how fast your liver gets rid of the drug. If you liver is fast, you need higher dosages to be effective at a theaupitc or working level.... It is a mistake to think a higher dosage or amount of pills is because "how bad/sick we are" each person's body is different in symptons to liver flushing itself quick or slow...

((((BIG HUG)))) Sometimes going off meds will mess up how well they work - you really need pdoc and care to get them back in your system! You are in withdrawl, crashing, and then to re-introduce them back after days - can make you worse too! Please go to the pdoc or ER quicker, rather then later....

((((BIG HUG)))) We have all been where you are - I have learned, going off meds, because I don't think they are working - usually means they are working and I don't notice them... Changing our thoughts that make us want OFF meds - coping skills to accept taking meds, and working on getting better - instead of worse...

We are here for you!!!!!

Bipolar is a chronic disorder so when we feel good and that we don't need meds means that they're working and we're stable

I agree to call you pdoc ....I think most of us are on a cocktail... Hopefully getting back onto them will nip it in the bud

Big hug of comfort for you....x

don't titrate the lamictal without your psychiatrist's consent.

no judgement here....i've been there myself. sending hugs, and hoping you'll make an emergency call to your doctor.

I'm going to see a doctor and get a hold of my psychiatrist because I feel like I'm crawling out of my skin. I'm having a hard time keeping grounded. I know my pdoc is going to be not so happy with me.

I would definitely get hold of him charming or go to emerg... Med withdrawal can be dangerous..

stopped my meds once. never again

It takes a long time to go off meds and usually you have to have a plan B. Mine is vitamin therapy, exercise, nutrition and LUCK. It can be done, but cold turkey withdrawals kick anyone's ass and you can end up with seizures and delusions (been there). If meds work for you stay on them if you can :-) peace

((HUGS)) Good luck seeing the pdoc.

I agree with the other, usually when you start to feel like you don't need your meds it is because they are working. I stopped mine once and never again! Definitely call your pdoc and find out the best way to reintroduce them to your system. Big Hugs of support!!

I went off of mine cold turkey....once...it was AWFUL!! i hope u can get some help quickly so that u will feel better soon!!! Thinking of u hugs!!