The Real Reason I Tapered Off My Antipsychotics

Over the past year, I have been using metabolic therapies—specifically ketogenic therapy (or medical keto)—to treat my schizoaffective disorder. This approach has been so effective that I’ve been able to completely taper off the antipsychotic medication I had relied on for over a decade.

In this video, I share why I made the decision to go entirely off my medication rather than staying on a low dose alongside metabolic therapies. This was not an easy choice, and it’s one I made thoughtfully with the guidance and support of my care team.

While this approach has worked well for me, I want to emphasize that everyone’s mental health journey is unique. Medications can be life-saving and essential for many—myself included at various points in my life. This video is not about encouraging anyone to stop their medications but about sharing my personal experience and the reasoning behind the decisions I made.

If you are considering adjusting your treatment, please consult with your healthcare team.

Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
01:49 - I am not against psychiatric medication!
02:49 - I became more aware of how my medication was affecting me and my life
04:17 - Concerns over long term side effects
05:07 - These medications impair metabolic health
05:35 - I experienced such profound benefits through metabolic therapies (and better addressed the underlying issues that lead to symptoms!)
07:05 - My perspective on deprescribing and psychiatric medications
07:57 - I am not telling you to go off your meds
08:59 - What I was looking to explore through this all

MEDICAL KETO RESOURCES
Learn more about medical keto for mental illness:
• Metabolic Mind YouTube channel:    / @metabolicmind   and website: www.metabolicmind.org
• My keto coach, Nicole Laurent’s website: http://www.mentalhealthketo.com
• Brain Energy by Dr. Christopher Palmer: http://www.brainenergy.com

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• Metabolic Therapies for Mental Disorders: http://www.metabolictherapysupport.com
• Schizophrenia Peer Support Community: http://www.schizophreniapeersupport.com

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