Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A follow up to the last video on my taper experience going from 40mg to 20mg of lurasidone (my antipsychotic medication). I thought I had evaded intense withdrawal symptoms, but they showed up about a week and a half later. I share more about this experience and my shifting plans for the rest of my medication taper.
Relevant videos:
'I'm almost off meds' (May 27, 2024) - youtu.be/waaLrtZtONE
'What's going on with my meds?' (March 28, 2024) - youtu.be/wvcs7kN4k1o
Helpful resources on tapering:
'Tapering Psychiatric Medications on Keto' - youtu.be/dUy_1VW797k?si=bZnfQ8ONt1GDt9id
'The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines: Antidepressants, Benzodiazepines, Gabapentinoids and Z-drugs' - amazon.com/dp/111982298X?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_9QTZ90DFYP8MKK01AVXV&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_9QTZ90DFYP8MKK01AVXV&social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_9QTZ90DFYP8MKK01AVXV
'Functional Medicine for Antidepressant Withdrawal: An integrative and Functional Medicine approach to the treatment and prevention of antidepressant withdrawal' - amazon.com/dp/1039136176?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_HPEFAENBCY2WJBPA8M2N&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_HPEFAENBCY2WJBPA8M2N&social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_HPEFAENBCY2WJBPA8M2N
MEDICAL KETO RESOURCES
You can learn more about medical keto for mental illnesses on the Metabolic Mind YouTube channel (@metabolicmind) and on their website metabolicmind.org
You can find more about my keto coach Nicole Laurent and her work on her website:
mentalhealthketo.com
You can also learn more about metabolic health and mental illness from the book 'Brain Energy' by Dr. Christopher Palmer - brainenergy.com
HOW TO TEST YOUR KETONES (important for medical keto!)
• The Keto Mojo blood glucose and ketone monitor is a finger prick blood test to accurately measure ketone and glucose levels. You can save 10% off monitor kits purchases and help support this content by using our affiliate link, thanks!: bit.ly/ketomojolivingwell
• The SiBio continuous ketone monitor is a wearable device we have been using to get accurate and continuous ketone levels. You can save 15% using the coupon code “LIVINGWELL15” and help support this content by using our affiliate link, thanks!: bit.ly/sibio
HELP SUPPORT THE CHANNEL
We depend on the support of our audience to create this valuable resource. If you have found our content helpful, please consider supporting us today. Your contribution can make a huge difference and enable us to continue providing valuable resources to those living with mental illness.
• One-time donation: donate.stripe.com/9AQ6oV5S0eft5568ww
• Monthly donation: patreon.com/livingwellwithschizophrenia
JOIN OUR COMMUNITIES
Join a free online community of people using metabolic therapies to treat their mental illness.
• Metabolic Therapies for Mental Disorders: metabolictherapysupport.com
We also have a peer support community specifically for people living with psychosis spectrum illnesses.
• Schizophrenia Peer Support Community: schizophreniapeersupport.com
MENTAL HEALTH APPAREL
Wear your support for mental health! Our t-shirts, sweaters, and mugs not only spread awareness but also help support this channel. Pick up some mental health apparel today and make a statement while making a difference.
livingwell.myspreadshop.com
SPEAKING & CONSULTING
Looking for an expert speaker or consultant for your upcoming event or project? With years of experience and a passion for mental health advocacy, I can provide the insight and inspiration you need to make a positive impact. Visit my speaking website to learn more!
laurenkennedywest.com
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TikTok: tiktok.com/@livingwellschizophrenia
Twitter: twitter.com/LWSchizophrenia
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#schizophrenia #schizoaffective #schizoaffectivedisorder #mentalhealth #mentalillness #metabolichealth #keto #metabolichealth #medicalketo #medication #withdrawal
A follow up to the last video on my taper experience going from 40mg to 20mg of lurasidone (my antipsychotic medication). I thought I had evaded intense withdrawal symptoms, but they showed up about a week and a half later. I share more about this experience and my shifting plans for the rest of my medication taper.
Relevant videos:
'I'm almost off meds' (May 27, 2024) - youtu.be/waaLrtZtONE
'What's going on with my meds?' (March 28, 2024) - youtu.be/wvcs7kN4k1o
Helpful resources on tapering:
'Tapering Psychiatric Medications on Keto' - youtu.be/dUy_1VW797k?si=bZnfQ8ONt1GDt9id
'The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines: Antidepressants, Benzodiazepines, Gabapentinoids and Z-drugs' - amazon.com/dp/111982298X?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_9QTZ90DFYP8MKK01AVXV&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_9QTZ90DFYP8MKK01AVXV&social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_9QTZ90DFYP8MKK01AVXV
'Functional Medicine for Antidepressant Withdrawal: An integrative and Functional Medicine approach to the treatment and prevention of antidepressant withdrawal' - amazon.com/dp/1039136176?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_HPEFAENBCY2WJBPA8M2N&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_HPEFAENBCY2WJBPA8M2N&social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_HPEFAENBCY2WJBPA8M2N
MEDICAL KETO RESOURCES
You can learn more about medical keto for mental illnesses on the Metabolic Mind YouTube channel (@metabolicmind) and on their website metabolicmind.org
You can find more about my keto coach Nicole Laurent and her work on her website:
mentalhealthketo.com
You can also learn more about metabolic health and mental illness from the book 'Brain Energy' by Dr. Christopher Palmer - brainenergy.com
HOW TO TEST YOUR KETONES (important for medical keto!)
• The Keto Mojo blood glucose and ketone monitor is a finger prick blood test to accurately measure ketone and glucose levels. You can save 10% off monitor kits purchases and help support this content by using our affiliate link, thanks!: bit.ly/ketomojolivingwell
• The SiBio continuous ketone monitor is a wearable device we have been using to get accurate and continuous ketone levels. You can save 15% using the coupon code “LIVINGWELL15” and help support this content by using our affiliate link, thanks!: bit.ly/sibio
HELP SUPPORT THE CHANNEL
We depend on the support of our audience to create this valuable resource. If you have found our content helpful, please consider supporting us today. Your contribution can make a huge difference and enable us to continue providing valuable resources to those living with mental illness.
• One-time donation: donate.stripe.com/9AQ6oV5S0eft5568ww
• Monthly donation: patreon.com/livingwellwithschizophrenia
JOIN OUR COMMUNITIES
Join a free online community of people using metabolic therapies to treat their mental illness.
• Metabolic Therapies for Mental Disorders: metabolictherapysupport.com
We also have a peer support community specifically for people living with psychosis spectrum illnesses.
• Schizophrenia Peer Support Community: schizophreniapeersupport.com
MENTAL HEALTH APPAREL
Wear your support for mental health! Our t-shirts, sweaters, and mugs not only spread awareness but also help support this channel. Pick up some mental health apparel today and make a statement while making a difference.
livingwell.myspreadshop.com
SPEAKING & CONSULTING
Looking for an expert speaker or consultant for your upcoming event or project? With years of experience and a passion for mental health advocacy, I can provide the insight and inspiration you need to make a positive impact. Visit my speaking website to learn more!
laurenkennedywest.com
SOCIALS
Instagram: instagram.com/livingwellwithschizophrenia
TikTok: tiktok.com/@livingwellschizophrenia
Twitter: twitter.com/LWSchizophrenia
Website: livingwellwithschizophrenia.org
#schizophrenia #schizoaffective #schizoaffectivedisorder #mentalhealth #mentalillness #metabolichealth #keto #metabolichealth #medicalketo #medication #withdrawal
