If you’ve ever Googled late at night, “Is it possible to stop taking bipolar medication?”—you’re not alone. I used to do the same thing, quietly searching for hope while feeling like the answers out there were nothing but warnings and discouragement.
Most of what I found said things like:
“You’ll need these meds for life.”
“It’s dangerous to consider going off.”
“This is a lifelong condition best managed with medication.”
I would close the browser window and feel more stuck than ever. But deep down, that flicker of hope never left me.
And maybe that’s you right now.
My Story of Stopping Bipolar Medication
When I first tried to come off my meds, I did it the way most people do—by “feeling ready.” One spring, I was out walking, feeling lighthearted and alive, and I thought: I’m fine. I don’t need this anymore.
For a short time, it was wonderful. But then came the sleepless nights. The racing energy. The mania. And the crash that followed was brutal. It left me wondering if Big Pharma was right, and if I’d be chained to those pills forever.
But here’s the truth: just feeling good isn’t proof of healing.
That realization set me on a new path. I began tracking everything—my moods, my sleep, my triggers—and brought that data to my medical team. To my surprise, even they agreed: the evidence showed I was truly healing.
That’s when I developed the Heal–Taper–Impact Method, the very process that finally allowed me to leave bipolar behind.
The 3 Phases That Changed Everything
1. Heal First
Before tapering, I focused on true healing—body, mind, and spirit. Because meds manage symptoms, but they don’t actually heal. Once symptoms are gone, the need for meds fades too.
2. Taper With Support
Coming off psych meds cold turkey is like jumping out of an airplane without a parachute. That’s why I worked step by step with my medical team, slowly and safely tapering off.
3. Impact
On the other side of healing, something beautiful happened—clarity, creativity, and purpose returned. I began helping others, and now I’ve seen clients step into freedom, restore their marriages, and even launch ministries and businesses.
Why This Matters
I share all of this because I know how discouraging it feels to believe there’s no way out. But I’m here to tell you: healing is possible.
You don’t have to live chained to relapse after relapse. You don’t have to settle for a lifetime of managing.
If you want to hear the full story (including what happened when I first tried to quit too soon), you can watch the video here: Watch on YouTube
And if you’re ready to take the next step, I invite you to join me in my free masterclass: Bipolar Masterclass: How to Leave Bipolar Behind and Take Back Control of Your Life
Friend, I don’t know where you’re at today. Maybe you’ve tried and failed. Maybe you’re still afraid to hope. But if that flicker of hope is still there, don’t ignore it. Let me fan it into flame: freedom is possible.