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Hi Metrohoud, and welcome! Nice to have you here. I personally have never taken Lamotrigine, but we have some information about it here: https://taper.community/drugs/lamictal https://taper.community/resources/blog/lamictal-withdrawal-symptoms-lamotrigine You can use the Learn section to read about Hyperbolic tapering. Right now, you're doing 12.5% reductions. If your symptoms begin to get worse, it may be a sign that you need to slow things down a bit or reduce by a lesser amount. Sometimes all the reductions can quickly add up and then hit us all at once, so I don't want that happening to you. Insomnia is a very common symptom while tapering (unfortunately, right?). Here are some links that I hope will help: https://taper.community/thread/fad854f7-f9a4-421d-b60f-bf11aa13a251 https://taper.community/resources/blog/how-to-sleep-during-benzo-withdrawal Regarding Bipolar, have you heard about using Metabolic Therapy for this? Many people are having complete remission of symptoms by using a ketogenic diet. It might be something to look into. We look forward to supporting you on your tapering and healing journey! Catina ❤️

Hi Metrohound! Congrats on the success thus far. As Catina said your reductions may have to decrease as you get to a lower dose. Looking forward to helping you get to 0! Keep us updated with check ins :)

Hello Catina and thank you for the links and support. I had completely forgotten I had joined in the middle of a night of extreme insomnia and rediscover I did two months later on another pronounced night of insomnia. I think I need to maintain my current dose of 50mg for perhaps a week longer than planned. I had a very jangled head today of confused synapses and tonight's insomnia could cripple tomorrow's work. Slowly, slowly catch the monkey. I have discussed and planned tapering with a community psychiatrist whom I actively engaged for this process. This seems to fit withdrawal symptoms rather than relapse so that's of comfort. I shall keep it slow and look for liquid medication for the final weaning. Now I'm reminded, it's great to know there is a community out there. Thank you

Thanks for your feedback and support Based Psychiatrist. Yup, it will be v incremental towards the end. Who knew I could be so patient. I think the one mug of coffee in the morning might have to be lost too....

Nice to hear from you again @Metrohound. Glad this community can assist you! Go as slowly as you need to, there's no rush. It sounds like you may have found a supportive psychiatrist, so that's good. I'm glad you realize that it's withdrawal and not relapse. When you did switch to liquid you'll want to do a gradual cross-over: https://taper.community/thread/3516b46d-50b6-4048-9abc-533356b74afe Keep us posted on how things are going!