I FEEL GREAT.........WOW! 
The last 3 days I have not felt myself at all...I have been bubbly...positive...in control......I think I am feeling "normal" 
I am a bit catious because the last hundred times I started feeling like I have moved ahead in the Bipolar game of chess, I fell backwards 3 steps. I am going to give it a week and see if I am still walking forwards. It feels really good here and I have notcied that now that I am calm about situations, and not reacting instantly if at all, it seems that many people around me are stressed out. That's how I noticed that I was feeling different because I wasn't reacting when I normally would have.....but everyone else was. I am thrilled that the Lord has allowed me to step out and take a breather. I am grateful that His Grace and Mercy endures forever. O...how many times when I need to reach out to Him do I look inward instead of outward?! I am learning MANY things about myself I didn't know before....duh....where have I been these last 49yrs?! 
I don't even remember what life was like before Bipolar, the last couple of yrs have just flown by. I have been taking the mood stabilizer Lithium for 5wks now without any other Bipolar meds. I absolutely HATE taking meds....especially for my Bipolar so it feels good to be taking just the 1 med instead of 2 or 3, my bdoc and I are hoping that this will be the right one for me. 
I am not even going to think about the concequences of Lithium not working! Today has been a 10 on my scale and I am not going to forget it when life hits me in the face. I am so glad I have the love and support of my DS family. Thank you's all so very much for caring. P.S.S ......If tommorow or the next day or week or whatever you find me on a different pathway then today..please understand that it is just for a season. Love and Prayers Ramona xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoox P.S.S.S. .....this is my first time since joining DS that my face has been bright green! Bravo! Bravo! I DID IT!!!
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Wow, you sound wonderful. I am so glad you are finally feeling some relief. I just know this will work for you and help you to see the sunshine on the walk ahead. Life always seems so much better when we feel good about ourselves and our life and we have the ability to calmly react. Much love and prayers, Shelly