The Reducing the Dosage series is a collection of videos following my journey as I wean myself off of Lamotrigine (Lamictal), which is a mood stabilizer often prescribed for bipolar disorder.
In Episode 4, I discuss the main symptoms of my withdrawal such as depression, anxiety and fatigue. I realize perhaps for the first time that I am in withdrawal, and have found an online forum called Surviving Antidepressants which gives me solace and imbues me with self-compassion for my abnormal energy levels and emotions. I touch on “prescription cascades” and implores people struggling with mental illness to be careful about letting psychiatric professionals prescribe unnecessary drugs. She emphasizes the importance of therapy as a supplement, and talks about fish oil as a promising supplement to curb mood imbalances.
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