Explains why you might decide to come off psychiatric medication, how to do this safely and where you can go for support. Also includes tips for friends and family wanting to support someone who is coming off medication.
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benzo.org.uk
Information on benzodiazepines and Z drug sleeping pills, including addiction, withdrawal and detailed dosing schedules.
bipolaruk.org
Information and support for people affected by bipolar disorder, hypomania and mania. Offers a telephone peer support line, and an online peer support community.
medicines.org.uk/emc
Library of information about medications, including Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) available to download.
hearing-voices.org
Information and support for people who hear voices or have other unshared perceptions, including local support groups.
madinamerica.com
Publishes articles about different aspects of psychiatric medication.
mindrecoverynet.org.uk
Publishes information on recovery colleges, including a searchable list of providers.
111 (Hywel Dda, Powys, Aneurin Bevan and Swansea Bay (including Brigend) Health Boards)
0845 46 47 (all other areas of Wales)
111.wales.nhs.uk
Non-emergency medical help and advice for people living in Wales. The contact number for this service differs depending on which area of Wales you are in.
nhs.uk/apps-library
A directory of apps that can help you manage and support your physical and mental health.
0117 966 3629
postscript360.org.uk
Information and support for those coming off tranquillisers and sleeping pills. Formerly known as Battle Against Tranquillisers (BAT).
recovery-road.org
Information about withdrawing from antidepressants and benzodiazepines.
116 123 (freephone)
[email protected]
Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS
samaritans.org
Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).
seroxatusergroup.org.uk
For people who are taking or withdrawing from paroxetine (Seroxat).
survivingantidepressants.org
Online peer support for people withdrawing from antidepressants.
withdrawal.theinnercompass.org
Information and support for people wanting to withdraw from medication.
This information was published in April 2021. We will revise it in 2024.
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