...yes, and also, you can visit the Bipolar Community Forum (also on MedWell) and share your experiences with the posters there also.
I'm so glad you're on the mend.
You are a brave person getting off your mood stabilizer. I would certainly let my p-doc know what is going on so he can monitor you. I would keep some of the mood stabilizers around in case you start going into an episode.
you've already answered your question. Always taper, and under a psychiatrist's care.