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.
Anyone been on lithium before or presently?
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Lithium comes from salt deposits on wine barrels and other interesting sources. It's one of the better drugs for bipolar but needs to be monitored because there are quiet a few side effects. I have a friend that is bipolar 1 and he swears by lithium. I would try it if I could. I'm on abilify and zoloft right now.
As my pdoc explained it, there are the lighter mood stabilizers like lamictil, the medium ones like abilify, risperdal, etc., and the stronger ones like lithium.
Some drs say I'm bp1, some say bp2. If you're bp1, you'll probably want to try lithium; bp2 can be helped by it, too but there are many options.