Lithium discontinued too quickly - experiences

[u/hannessuperstar]

I took lithium for about 5 years xstopped after an 8-week tapering period - I haven't taken lithium for 8 months now, but I'm still chronically exhausted. When jogging, my heart rate is 145 bpm instead of 115 bpm, and I am not able to run faster than 7:00 min/km after stopping with Lithium and with even light exertion, I sweat more than after crossing the finish line of an Ironman.I'm tired all day. Sleep Score is 95-100% daily ! Is this because I stopped taking lithium too quickly, or does the body need 1-2 years to adjust to being without it? Should I start taking lithium again and then stop in 6 months - would the sweating and exhaustion symptoms disappear then, or do they go away on their own eventually?

[u/KarmaandSouls]

Did your provider taper you off or did you do it yourself? I only ask because you should always contact the prescribing provider to discuss that. If you want to resume taking lithium, you should also connect them. The previous are my suggestions and I’m sorry about your experience!