I take it that you are from UK too, from the mention of the NHS. Mindfulness has definitely helped me a lot, although I must confess that I have not made mindfulness or meditation part of daily routine and I need too.
I completely understand the feeling so tired every day feeling side effect, and how suppressed they make you feel. I stopped taking them at a time I had to make a life-changing decision to make sure it was the right one.
Yes, I am from Norfolk in the UK.
I am so pleased that you managed to stop taking meds as I'm very confident that they are not good for you (they certainly weren't good for me) especially when there are other safe alternatives out there.
Thanks for your reply & I wish you the very best in the future.
Love, peace & light my friend!