Experiences with Lithium - Bipolar Disorder Message Board

Anxious_Scouser · 05-26-2006, 04:08 PM

Hi,
I havent oficially been diagnosed with Bi polar disorder but I'm showing signs of it with dramatic mood swings that range from extreme highs to extreme lows.
Anyway, I read that lithium was good for balancing out moods and it doesnt seem that you can buy it over the counter, so I'm wondering if anyone out there can share their experiences with this medication and if it has helped them or not. Also, I would like to know your personal side affects from it so when i do see a mental health specialist, I won't be taking this medication so naive.

Thanks!

trg247 · 05-26-2006, 04:14 PM

I am not BP but I do take lithium on a daily basis. Lithium has never caused any major side effects, the ocassional metalic taste and you really need to drink lots of water. Not much but hope it helped

take care
trg247

Anxious_Scouser · 05-26-2006, 04:15 PM

Was it prescribed to you or did you manage to get it over the counter?

trg247 · 05-26-2006, 08:35 PM

it was prescribed by my pdoc

take care
trg247

cinemachick · 05-26-2006, 11:29 PM

You have to drink tons of water while on Lithium. You also have to get bloodwork done on a regular basis, because it can create problems with your thyroid.