Business Consultant When not recovering from a manic period, last one Sept 2010, before then May 08 Found I was living a high stress life that resulted in me having to take levels of meds to function. These high meds reduced my short-term memory, increased anxiety and made me more moody. Taking a different approach to life, recently over the last few months come off Serequel that I was on forover three years, came off Lamatil that I was on for 5 years, and reduced lithium from 900 to 600mg. Holding my meds as is until I really stabilize, before re assessing