Explains issues faced when coming off medication, how to approach it, techniques for gradual reduction, possible withdrawal symptoms and how to tell the difference between withdrawal and relapse.
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0117 9663629
bataid.org
Information and support for those coming off tranquillisers and sleeping pills.
benzo.org.uk
Information on benzodiazepine and z-sleeping pill addiction and withdrawal, with detailed dosing schedules.
0333 323 3880
bipolaruk.org
Information and support for people affected by bipolar disorder, hypomania and mania.
bacp.co.uk
Professional body for talking therapy and counselling. Provides information and a list of accredited therapists.
cnhc.org.uk
Lists complementary healthcare practitioners.
medicines.org.uk/emc
Provides patient information leaflets and summaries of drug characteristics.
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.
0300 7729844
nopanic.org.uk
Provides a helpline, step-by-step programmes, and support for people with anxiety disorders.
0300 5000 927
rethink.org
Provides support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems, including local support groups.
seroxatusergroup.org.uk
For people who are taking or withdrawing from paroxetine (Seroxat).
survivingantidepressants.org
Online peer support for people withdrawing from antidepressants.
theicarusproject.net
American project which publishes a guide to coming off psychiatric drugs.
turning-point.co.uk
Provides health and social care services for people with drug, alcohol and mental health problems.
This information was published in July 2016. We will revise it in 2019.
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