Welcome to the bipolar group. I hope you find it both comforting and enlightening.

For me, lithium is a godsend. Even though I got on and off of it during the years, being "manic"....

When I was Down, it brought me up. When I was Up, it brought me down some. Basically, it levels me, when I am therapeutic.

You may have to watch for mild weight gain, and drink more water than before. (weight gain isn't an issue for me on lithium, it works the Opposite. But with many people, it is an issue)

:):)

Dear Kluvswt

Hi how are you today?

Welcome to the bipolar group at DS. I've never tried lithium, but I've heard you have to drink a lot when on it. Good luck, I hope it works for you.

Have a great day.

Sincerely

Am613

i do drink alot! does coors count?? lol
actually my need to drink has lessened since i started taking lithium. I guess cuz i used to drink beer in the evenings to relax.. to control the anxiety.. and the meds seem to be helping with that. I never even liked the taste of beer! lol
but yes i do find myself being thirstier.. and i am just now on the one a day.. tomorrow it goes to 2 a day, then 3 a day. i guess at that point i will feel the full effect.

Hi.... I have been on lithium for a short time. It helped me I was in a sad shape! I hope your feeling like your better self soon!

Hi and welcome to DS. I don't know much about Lithium, but have heard good feedback. I hope it works for you. Hugs

I have been on Lithium for over ten years.
It makes you forget capital cities.
So in order to avoid this just don't bother learning capital cities.
Lima...Lima is Peru's I think..

Hello and welcome.
Try to give the meds time to work without the alcohol. It really can work wonders.
Sorry dont mean to be preachy. Its because once I quit drinking the meds really kicked in. Ive been pretty good for 15 yrs. A couple of bumps but nothing too bad.
Its a good group here.
Best of luck to you.

Lemur is an animal

Hi and welcome . I am on lithium and it has helped a lot so far ,

Hiya and welcome to DS :) Lithium worked for me for years, until I had to stop for other medical reasons. My advice is just give it a go and see how you feel over time, good luck x

No plukk, it's Lima, Bean.

Geez, good luck kluvswt!

Lithium works great for many people but please make yourself aware of the side effects of overdose, and be sure to keep your lab appointments. If your level is too low it's like not taking anything. If the levels get too high it can be lethal. It can also effect the thyroid and kidneys.

Hi there, welcome. It's important, I think, to not Fear the Worst or listen too much to horror stories. People fare very differently with bipolar- there is a huge range of experience, really. I hope the lithium works great for you- it's a great med, in my opinion. God luck adjusting to this new diagnosis. & be kind to yourself, can be a bit tiring when first getting used to a new drug x

Lithium sounds old,I am on Lamital and there are less side effects.

Lithium is still highly esteemed,m 'old' or not x