Hi, Beastie,

I would call the doctor right away. It does sound like a chemical change. Might also be hormones; I get that way around my period, always. Lots of people have a really rough time this time of year, because of both the holidays and lack of sunlight. If it has been going on the same amount of time as you've been on the lithium, that sounds a really likely cause. Try to treat it like a bad trip and know that it will come to an end. Don't do anything permanent and harmful to yourself!!! It will pass.

I am losing hair like crazy too, but I think with me it's just stress. Still, as a woman I know it feels weird going bald. At first it was upsetting and I don't know why, but I don't really care anymore. Maybe because I don't feel very invested in staying in this world.

No worries.. I will take care of myself and no *guns to the head*.. I have beautiful grandkids and my youngest son would be totally lost if I wasnt here to pay for all his shit.. lol.....

Thanks for all the advice and being here for me.. You guys are more special then you would ever guess. Just knowing you are here and that you really care, keeps me going...Sorry for coming on here and being a freakin whine ass... ruv you all rong time.... 15 minutes......................................................

Please, please don't be sorry for coming here. Isn't that really what this place is for? It's not for just the good times hon...we are here for you, because we wanna be. Hugs xx

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K, I don't know about that one either, but I remember when I took effexor, my emotions made my mouth do things it would Never do! I was Yelling at people and getting pissed off all over the place! I didn't care Who heard me, in fact it felt GOOD to let it out! WAY NOT PC!! People thought I lost my mind. Well, I sort of did.

I wonder if it is because we've held so much in for so long, and now this drug is letting it OUT??? If that is true, we Want to pay attention to the crying, what is behind it, all the feelings that go with it. At the same time we don't want to get burried in it either.

I strongly recommend a therapist to talk to, call your doctor to discuss the suicidal thoughts, and see if there is a lower dose or something.

It is a DRUG after all! Think about it. They make this damn stuff making us think they will "fix" something, but like any drug there will be affects And side affects. BE CAREFUL ...... Slow down, Friend .....

BREATHE!

RELAX ...........

TAKE A WALK outside in the cold air.

*GET AHOLD OF YOURSELF MAN!!!!!!!!!!* hahahahahaha , seriously, I don't think it would hurt to take a day off of it so you can get your shit back ...... please call your doc asap.

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I can't add any more to what has been said except this!!! You have been a true friend to me since I got here and we have been through some heavy shit together and I don't know what I would do if I lost you.........

Please call the dr now.I when you take Lithium you are supposed to have your blood taken so the levels are right in your system......If the levels are off it will make you bonkers......

I love you my friend and we have too many things to walk through together and that doesn't mean putting guns to our heads...

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No...no gun to the head!!!

IDK much about the lithium, but I suggest talking to your Dr about it hon...stopping cold turkey may be worse.

I'm so so sorry you are in this bad place right now hon...know I am keeping you in thought and giving you a {{{{{{{{{{{huge hug}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

I can't add anymore either..just hope this passes soon for you...special hugs to you....

have you called the doctor. When you have such a dramatic reaction to a medication you need to call the doctor. You are always up beat and helpful so this is totally unlike you. I can not take the antidepresants because they do exactly what you are going through to me. Please call th edoctor no honey please.

Please listen to your friends. This is so not like you. You are the one that cheers us up. It's Christmas and I would not want to know that you cried all the way thru it. I'm pretty sure it is the medicine but you call the doctor and maybe they can work you in earlier or at least tell you what to do. Peggy

I suggest some hospitalization to try and figure out what drug or drugs work best for you! Sounds to me like you need to go to the e.r. and tell them how you are feeling. This is nothing to fool around with.

I agree with everyone, Beastie. I think it's the new drug, combined with the time of year. Call your doctor ASAP.

HUGS

I understand how you are feeling. Trying medications makes me feel like a guinea pig and it can be torture. I have also been crying non-stop and dealing with suicidal feelings. You are not alone in this world. There are many others who are feeling the way you are. We can be a support to one another to get thru the bad days.

i stopped all my meds three weeks ago and thought i was doing fine.. woke up yesterday and felt the weight pressing me down again.. i called the doctor and they called in my meds... i felt the same way.. just wanted to cry and cry....

please don't ever hurt yourself... if i could not look on here and see you dancing, i would go with ya.... it will get better... call the doctor and see if you can get in to see him sooner... i am thinking of you and loving you always... xxxxxxx

Many hugs, beastie, didn't see this until now.

You are smart, you will find the answers. Please do speak to a doctor/your prescribing doctor before discontinuing...just going cold off of it could be worse than being on it.

((((warm hug)))))