Hi, I'm Kat23

November 12, 2026

Hi, I'm Kat I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 15 years ago and has been in medical treatment throughout my youth. Last year I discovered how much harm the medicine was actually doing me, and I started my quest of tapering Quetiapine 200 mg and Lamotrigine 150 mg. with an Ayurvedic approach. I succeeded with this - and got my life and brain back this summer 💚 Now I'm on the final taper of Litarex (lithium citrat) which is by far my hardest battle. Give me strength and wish me luck.

other — 2-2.5 tablets of lithium citrate (litarex retard) — 15 years — holding | without clinician

3 Replies

liverdamage6h ago

Luvox · researching

Dear Kat, your current tapering success is inspiring. I take lithium carb as a mood stabilizer but I was never diagnosed with bipolar even though multiple doctors have medicated me for it. Good luck on your final taper, I believe in you. You can do hard things. You are strong, capable, and valued. xo olive

Luvox — 200 mg — 5 years — researching taper | Lithium (carbonate / citrate) — 300 mg — 6 months — researching taper | Abilify — 5 mg — 4 years — researching taper

Kat235h ago

other · holding

Thank you for writing this @liverdamage - it means the world to feel supported ❤️

other — 2-2.5 tablets of lithium citrate (litarex retard) — 15 years — holding | without clinician

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Catina5h ago

Community AnchorEffexor

HI @Kat23, welcome to Taper Community! Wishing you the best with your upcoming taper. Take things slow and pause your taper when needed. We're here to help you along the way! Catina 💜

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 16.64 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 25 mcg

“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

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