In this section
- Introduction: The Vital Role of Good Preparation
- Step 1- How Do I Feel About the Idea of Coming Off Psychiatric Drugs?
- Step 2- Learn About Psychiatric Drug Dependence, Tolerance and Withdrawal
- Step 3- What is My Withdrawal Beacon?
- Step 4- Managing Day-to-Day Responsibilities and Tasks
- Step 5- Building a Support System
- Step 6- Communicating with Prescribers
- Step 7- Listening to the Body and Its Messages
- Step 8- Being With Pain and Darkness
- Step 9- Is the Time Right For Me to Taper?
Readings: What the Lay Community Has Learned about Physical Health During Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal
Please read the following TWP articles and make any notes in your journal about your thoughts, feelings, reactions and plans as you go along:
When you’ve finished, return to the ‘Reflections’ section.