Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.
What's Lithum like? I just got it added to my treatment plan. Has anyone had experience?
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I find myself going places in the car and not wanting to get out of the car. I come back home and I don't want to get out of the car. I think it's the only time I spend reflecting. Chronic tiredness from Long Covid plus the immunosupressing meds for my Crohn's is slowing me down but everything just seems a massive effort. I am dealing with the paperwork following my father's death but it's not...
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Wow, it's the middle of the week already!Today is our 11 year anniversary, so we're going out to a nice dinner. I'm losing a lot of sleep these days, hence a wonky schedule and uncomfortable feelings. But I know it will pass, eventually.I hope all of you have a peaceful day, and may good things come your way!
I don't have any problems. In the beginning I was a little quesy from the tablets. My doc switched me to capsules and nausea was gone!
There are some side effects when you start it but they go away.
If you have nausea drink a glass of water - I'd have a full glass as I took my morning meds. Make sure you have regular bloodwork.
Drink lots and lots of water...have blood work done every couple of months in the beginning
Many bipolar people who have high functioning jobs, Dr's Lawyers, Nurses.ETC...take Lithium