Lamictal Withdrawal And My Memory Experiments

[@Abbyadams4]

This video is more interesting than 99.9% of podcast. Thank you.❤

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

Thanks for your kind words. Hope to see you on some of the other videos about memory. I actually managed to stay the course since this video was published years ago and have had many wonderful adventures. Being off of this substance helped a ton.

[@kikaorozco1135]

I’m stopping, today is my day two. It wasn’t working anymore , idk is almost like I was living in my head is hard to explain and I just feel like is the meds I never felt this way before and is been two days now but I feel better I definitely have more energy’ . And you are so right about the memory technique because I do feel angry but I keep reminding myself to keep calm and I been active , lot of lifting and it keeps me going

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

Lifting is very helpful indeed!

[@eryn5826]

No, I totally get what you mean when you say that it has you living in your head because I've been having issues with obsessive staring and I just found out that lamictal can induce OCD

[@Smashachu]

Man i wish i could be that happy. Speaking of.. It's very dangerous to stop taking your medication. Just know you will never know when you're maniac. It's one of those things, like that a narcissist can never process the fact that they have the disorder. Just know if you feel like you can do anything in the world, it's a good indication to be cautious not to do anything dangerous.

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

Thanks for the tip, Nick. I'm definitely always on the alert. It's also why I created my own Mental Toughness & Daily Discipline guide. You might like to check it out: www.magneticmemorymethod.com/mt If you create something like this for yourself, I'm confident that you can and will be as happy as you want to be. :)

[@applesaucerno.2843]

@@AnthonyMetivierMMMI wish you the best on your journey. I know everyone’s experience with bipolar is different, I was having agitation and horrible anxiety right before it was time for my next dose. I slowly tapered off lamictal in 2019, I just started taking it again in July 2022. I hope to tapper off again soon once I have a good routine and plan down. Like you, I hope my memory and concentration improves as I tapper off again and improve my diet.

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

@@applesaucerno.2843 Hope your anxiety settles. Sometimes I get it again, but it's usually related to diet and quickly solved.

[@Greencloud8]

What is you taking your medication 4x or 8x a daya day and then weaning off little by little here little there That is a question I want feedback Ok not telling anyone medication advice because that’s illegal!

[@renrick]

Nailed it, my friend, lithium is a zombie-fying mofo... After becoming toxic twice to lithium I switched to lamictal (50mg a day for two weeks) hoping for the best...

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

Sending you vibes for success!

[@Abbyadams4]

This was so long ago I just realized this video was three years old, but did you stay on lamitical because I feel like Lamictal also zombifying looking for others opinions. Thanks

[@kikaorozco3604]

I been on it for about 4 months now and is working I started @ 50 and now I’m on 200. I feel good but at first I went to many ups and downs until now I feel much better , I have energy, my memory is so much better and clear, I’m able to control my emotions and get myself out of the whole when I feel like going down again. I’m doing a lot with life now and I want to do so much more , don’t give up guys I never believe in medicine but I give it a try because I was in place when’re my ptsd was so bad that I started hallucinating and it was very ugly .

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

Glad you’re doing well. Power to you! 🚀

[@KingJordd]

When you started did you feel very angry, emotional or sad? That's how I'm feeling. Started only 25mg a week ago. I feel like I also can't concentrate as much and short term memory not that good

[@Christ_Is_Life10-10]

Congrats for hanging in there! I just started lamotrigine 2 weeks ago and start 50mg tomorrow. I feel better already so hopefully I won’t need a bigger dose.

[@finity9316]

@@Christ_Is_Life10-10 how’s it going what did it help and what mg are you on ?

[@Greencloud8]

I was thinking could you wean off a medication by Taking it 4 times a day in lower doses and then weans off

[@TechAndWanderlust]

How are you tappering? I heard sloooooooow and steady I went off supper slow from seroquel. I mean at one point in was taking smaller than a quarter piece for 1.5 months. Didn’t feel a thing

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

Thanks for this question. I've now been off all psychotherapeutic drugs for a few years now and feeling great. Here's a bit of an update with respect to what I've been taking in place of the pills: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moibpXt8nrmJhLs Thanks again and look forward to more comments from you on this channel! :)

[@chrissatterfield3178]

I had to stop lamictal celexa adderall and yes Xanax that my doctor had me on I had to stop all at the same time. I'm still alive somehow. Nobody will listen to me. Nobody believes me how hard it is and they say don't worry and suck it up. What can I show them to make them know this is real? My mind makes me so tired. They don't have the time to ask.

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

I hope you can find a solution.

[@PhilosophicalDreamers]

It hard, but perhaps consider saying "No" to certain foods. Nutrition is essential and food is a raw material which is converted into a drug utilised by the body to produce fuel. Think what happens to car engine if you put the wrong fuel in it- Yet every day we do just that harm to our ourselves and as a consequence head towards metabolic failure the damaging of vital organs the kidney, liver and heart. The brain requires a lot of energy it is one of the centres of memory. but others parts of the body organs, cells which house our memory, emotions. Emotions are an aspect our senses which come into awareness linked to instincts they help us nevigate our environment and stay safe. The brain is neuroplastic it can divert information make new or reconnect links. However, like an elastic band if stretched too much it could snap and not bounce back. If not used we may get neurodegenerative disease. Everything in moderation, a little poison (antidepression/antipsychotic/ sedative meditation) can be helpful for one. Atleast whilst nevigating for alternatives treatments. However, others may find they need to be on them longterm or permenantly to stop the cyclic mulberry bushing. Depending on the drug slowly is better than fast- titrate down/ taper off (weigh) Set a timetable for coming off completely be it a few days, week, fortnight, month or year. Look to replace the gap with something other than another drug a new hobby, academic pursuit or sort after job skill. If financially viable look for or request a functional/ integrative medical practioner who can liason with Psychiatrist/Medical team or try and find a doctor who is into holistics and not straight alopathic medicine. Why? alopathic medicine tends to deal with the symtoms (Symptoms are experienced when the 🐎 has bolted) it is good in event of medical emergency whereas functional/integrative/holistic is more management alternatives and preventative. Long/Short term who wants to be worse off and end-up medically lobotimise not to mention experience the other physical detriment? If they can avoid it? Unless that is you are a masochist. Practicing Magnetic Memory Techniqe Not a plug but Dr. Anthony Metivier has done all the work(Climbed on the shoulders of giants) placed it here, had set-up an easy access website which explains types of memory how to master and that may help to enhance or preserve memory whilst on medication and off it. Keeping those neuronetworks reconnected and growing whilst dopamine and other chemicals are being tempered with. Exercise may also stop the zombifycation of emotions by producing the feel good chems, (DA), (5HT), (NE ) abbreviated. In addition, help to counteract other effects such as weight gain caused by the munches and stave off metabolic failure. But you do need some treats otherwise may succumb to overeating when favourite foods are calling your name.

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

Definitely. Although I would not say "everything in moderation." As I talk about in The Victorious Mind, rotation and elimination diets revealed that there are somethings that I really cannot eat if I want to be free from lamictal and related substances.

[@chadhansen5057]

I had a horrendous reaction to Lamictal

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

Sorry to hear that. Did everything work out for you eventually?

[@Smilingsuns22]

@Anthony Metivier why did you choose to come off lamictal?

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

Overall health, no longer convinced by the diagnosis and exciting dietary and fitness changes that seemed more promising than medication. It's now over a year later and I've had incredible peace and contentment. It seems to me now that all the problems were coming from food sensitivities, not Manic Depression. I haven't completely disavowed that diagnosis, but self-management has been far more profound. Perhaps not for everyone, but has been working for me so far and I'm being vigilant in case anything needs to change. Thanks for asking. Are you taking it? :)

[@Smilingsuns22]

+Anthony Metivier yes, for about a month now. I feel it has helped me somewhat with depression and from what I've read and watched it seems very well tolerated by people taking it. I'm not thrilled with the idea of taking it forever though. I haven't seen many videos on people coming off lamictal so thank you very much for posting this video. Did you notice any changes the longer you were on it? Or, any thing else you recommend I read/watch? Thank you for replying and sharing your story.

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

Thanks for this and I think you can feel confident that it doesn't have to be for life. The important thing is that you're attending to a problem and it does seem that many tolerate this one fairly well. Key things that helped were sleep: www.magneticmemorymethod.com/sleep-memory-improvement/ ... diet: www.magneticmemorymethod.com/foods-that-improve-memory/ ... and always having a learning project, such as this: www.magneticmemorymethod.com/rereading-strategy/ Hope these things help and stay tuned for more discussion of this matter going forward. I make reference to the problem and my ongoing solutions for it fairly often. :)

[@Smilingsuns22]

+Anthony Metivier thank you, thank you! I will.

[@YK-BCS-KY]

I did all you say, I eat healthy, fit at 43 like a 30 year old, excercise.. Etc I been living with my bi polar for many years since I was diagnosed. Anxiety and panic attack came out first due to my over hyper mania, I am a machine and so successful engineer because of my hyper mania. I also get depressed after work, so I stay at my bed until I sleep , late off course (2 AM) and wake as early as 530 AM. So as a result, I started get brain fry, and really anxious because of my mania / depressed mood daily, so it mixed type together. I never stop talking at work or when excited. It is always making me crave sugars, maybe due to low sugar and low blood pressure do to over talking. I decided to talk to a psychiatrist and now on Lamictal for 5 days. It made my mania little better and controlled. I am still doing what I do before Lamictal, but my anxiety is controlled better. Like I can resist it better. However, when I want to sleep, or doze a little or in sleepy mode where I would sleep and wake after minutes, I would get weird pain in the back of my head. The 2 bad things about it that I am sure about, is my Lactose Intolerance. Its making me have upset stomach all time, but gas no diarrhea coupled with can't can't do number 2 in bathroom. The other thing is sleepiness.

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

Thanks for sharing your experiences, Yousef. I would look more into your diet. Here's my latest rundown on what has helped me the most (detailed): kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKDFfKSdeL2am5I Hope it helps and look forward to your next comment. Thanks for being part of the Magnetic Memory Method community! :)

[@hollycline2427]

I have reactive Hypoglycemia and found that that's alot of people's reasons for extreme mood swings Low sugars periodically every 3 or 4 hours. All meds make me worse. They actually mask low sugars and can be more dangerous. I'm all about meds if they help. I can't even think on Lamictal and it gives me a sense of overall malaise and grossness. Not impressed at all and I had high hopes for it. Peace all

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

Sorry that you're not able to think on lamictal, Holly. How are things going since you posted this?

[@mrviedelavie]

How are you doing now 3+ years off lamictal?

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

Excellent - never felt better. If you go through the channel history, you can see how much I've livened up, kept fit and remain filled with energy. Hope you can join one of our live streams soon. How are things with you? :)

[@runforcoverrocksso.cal.6283]

So, what exact "memory techniques" are you referring to?

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

These ones: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6bOY4OFjsRmr68

[@chadiach5234]

Please there is an improvement in your memory after stopping lamictal ? How long does it take to get better?

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

For me personally, yes. But mnemonics helped both before and after.

[@kathcarroll6047]

I'm on this stuff I know only been on it about two weeks at seem be we'll have to wait and see

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

Hope everything goes well for you! :)

[@Greencloud8]

I weaned myself off keppra I believe from 5000 mg a day it took me a few months I was naive and only looked forward to the last day

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

How have you been since?

[@Greencloud8]

@@AnthonyMetivierMMM I mean I was on 5,000k mg a day Anyway I got off it in 2015. The first day without it was amazing I think keppra is the devil. And I am so much better

[@nativechique7589]

I'm tapering myself off tegrerol but was thinking I should get off lamictal first. Then tegretol then effexor

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

I'll be interested to hear how it goes for you. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your experience!

[@nativechique7589]

Anthony Metivier so far I've decreased my tegretol by 25mg from 200 and it's been four days I felt nausea and irritable for a couple days but today I feel fine. Not sure when I should go down 25 more or if I should switch to the lamictal next. I'll talk to my Dr eventually. Effexor will be the hardest to get off of. Lamictal caused rage and effexor cycling mania and hostility got a decade. Tegretol is memory loss and weight gain,bteetj and hair yes I'll keep in touch. So happy you're had success!!

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

Sorry to hear about lamictal creating rage and memory loss from the others. Have you looked much into diet and food sensitivities for the issues that led you to medication in the first place?

[@nativechique7589]

Anthony Metivier no I'm not sure where I'd start

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

Please run this past your doctor first. This is a report from another website I run of what I did *before* weening myself off lamictal: selfimprovementsupercharger.com/elimination-diet/ Hope it helps! :)

[@mariaray7614]

Hi are you now off all meds of bipolar.

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

Yes, and I have been completely off of them since this video. It's been great and this TEDx is an update on this story: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oafXip2ap86Gpq8

[@mariaray7614]

@@AnthonyMetivierMMM I'm also same bipolar diagnosis since 10 yrs now I felt same that its all about thought management. Thanks I'll check the book out too. I actually heard sample version. Amazing journey.

[@mariaray7614]

Do you have information on bipolar in video or book? What are your recommendations for someone labeled with this diagnosis. They say it's incurable etc. It's frustrating stuff online

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

I wrote a book called The Victorious Mind about how I learned to cope with this issue. Is it cured? Not really, but life is now so much better. Give it a read if you can.

[@thehighpriestess8431]

I really want to get off of it… I’ve been on 200 mg for 12 years.

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

Best wishes for your progress!

[@Greencloud8]

I’m scared I’ve been on it since 2007

[@xBettyjo]

I got off all of my meds now I just live in the country by myself that way nobody has to put up with my crazy ass. If you don't like me or my behavior stay away lol.

[@orkunoo3321]

Please my english not very good please talk easy.. i am bipolar i take 200mg lamictal 100 mg seroquel and 1 zoloft. My memory very bad. Please help me what can i do? I change my meds? What is ur drugs combination and where r u from ? Thank u 🙏

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

For memory, I learned the memory techniques discussed on this channel. I no longer take any drugs and used the techniques discussed here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pamXcqynhtKSipY I hope it helps you out and always consult a doctor before making changes.

[@icansaveher]

I would change: Dose, Different Pill/Combination. Writing all symptoms down so you can talk to your doctor. Hope you are doing good ✝️

[@jeanf8998]

You sound manic to me dear, but I hope all is well for you.Stopping psych medication is important. It's overly prescribed. I have used a technique where I practice opposing the vices by strengthening the virtues. If I am angry I practice patience.

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

Not manic at all, nor ever since. It worked out very well. And all the more so after I added the process I discussed in this TEDx Talk: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oafXip2ap86Gpq8 What do you think?

[@johnmoore1495]

He just sounds a little out of breath because he’s walking fast and talking. You’re assuming he’s manic because of the subject manner. If he was just a random guy talking about dogs you wouldn’t think anything of it.

[@LindaSaffioti]

Pls change the title! This is about memory not getting off lamictal.

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

Thanks, but the title is "Lamictal withdrawal and my memory experiments." It does not claim to be about getting off lamictal in the title and judging by the many other comments, more than fairly represents the content.

[@joeargenine975]

hi anthony its great that u managed to stay drug free,pls keep us uptodate if something new accured!!!

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

I definitely will keep you up to date. Thanks for the encouragement and support! :)

[@ronnieevers5115]

manic?????

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

Nope, and still going strong med free more than a year later. Fitness, diet, sleep and memory training. Not recommending it to anyone else without medical supervision, but it's working great for me and I'm glad I gave it a try. :)

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

@Old Man hendo Thanks for jumping in here. This was the first time I saw this person's name, so didn't really detect anything negative in his post. The secret most negative posters don't realize is that they're actually helping the KZbinr more than harming them by participating on their channels. (At least as of now. Word on the street is that comments might be a thing of the past soon. Hopefully not though!)

[@thebowelsofdeath3112]

Wunderbar.

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

Ja, so ist es! :)

[@thebowelsofdeath3112]

Bleib stark, mein Freund; d.h.: bleib entspannt, (entspannter Geist ist starker Geist), so weit wie es geht, und nicht dass wir dann Drueck auf uns legen sollen, um entspannt zu bleiben. Nach einem ganzen Monat frei von Nikotin, habe ich einen Rueckfall gehabt, und muesste wieder vom Anfang an anfanten (Tag 2 jetzt) (bin auch durch die Geschichte gegangen, frei vom Saufen zu werden.) Also, mach's gut.

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

"Entspannter Geist ist starker Geist" - ich mag das Lebensweisheit. Vielen dank. Und viel Glück mit dein Erlebnis. Ich freue mich für dich und was du so weit vollgekommen hast. :)

[@toddl7164]

Update?

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

Coming soon! :) (And mentioned often on the podcast) Have you been taking this drug yourself?

[@toddl7164]

Anthony Metivier Yes, for about 5 years. I want to get off of it though as the side effects are just getting unbearable and I feel as if I'm not improving myself by relying on a pill. The side effects are the big one though- dizziness, short term memory, etc., I wasn't even warned of these either.

[@AnthonyMetivierMMM]

Sorry to learn that you have these side-effects. I cannot give medical advice, but I'll do my best to make a follow-up video a.s.a.p. because I've learned a lot and found it VERY beneficial not to be on this chemical. Thanks for asking and stay tuned! :)