Trying get off antihistamines and avoid the itching that can come with it

A little off topic but I did start taking antihistamines cuz I heard from a few sources that it can aid with IBD symptoms....however I no longer want to take them cuz I no longer feel they are affective to my IBD.

So my question is, has anyone here been on them long term (for whatever reason) and successfully come off of them?  Any tricks for the severe itching issue that I'm terrified of?

Your help would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you Equestrianne12,

You are completely correct! First and foremost I have to make sure I don't psych myself out (I can be famous for that) great reminder, thank you!

Tonight I'm not taking it....I'm hoping since I've only ever taken one 24 mg (Diphenhdramine Hydrochloride) a night, that it won't effect me with the itching that can occur...maybe since I've been taking such a small amount it won't trigger any nasty effects from discontinuing them.

If all goes well tonight, I will continue stopping them and if I start to notice anything bothersome then I'll take one and wean myself off of them...but I'm hoping going cold-turkey with taking such a small amount will work out for me.

Thanks again, have a good night!