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I'm 35 years old and am on day two of no medications, cigarettes, caffine or MSG. In 2001 I suffered from an episode that landed me in a psychiatric ward for 72 hours. I was diagnosed bipolar (manic depression) since then I have been on so many medications that I can't remember all of the names and have been hospitalized one more time a year and a half after the first episode. A little over a year ago I met a man who is now my fiance. He began teaching me how to pray, meditate and eat healthier (no MSG). We are now wanting to start a family. I let my doctor know about the interest in becoming pregnant and he has begun the process of letting me off my medications. For the last few years I have been down to four; Pexeva 30mg, Depakote 1500 mg, Lamictal 100mg and Provigal 100mg. Two days ago I let go of the last of them the Lamictal. I have had terrible withdrawal symptoms but am having a hard time figuring out which to connect to which med. The most chronic symptom is a constant stomach discomfort. I am determined to stay off these meds and out of the hospital to lead a "normal" life. Since 2001 I have been on SSI, off of work and without much of a social life. I am relying on my faith in GOD more than ever now. GOD BLESS. sbangel

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