Comments on Manic Mother: Lithum .... a hard pill to swallow

im new to taking lithium and i start my first dose...

2011-02-24T23:10:09.063-05:00

im new to taking lithium and i start my first dose on tomorrow... i deal with anxiety panic attacks and a lil bipolar... i hope the lithium helps.. :)..

Been being treated for depression for years, and l...

2010-07-25T18:08:30.847-04:00

Been being treated for depression for years, and last year my GP diagnosed ADD, my symptoms were depression, but a very strong sense of being completely overwhelmed. Started meds, helps some, but today i am in a darker place than I've ever been. Not suicidal, have a doctors appt tuesday to see about taking medical leave. Thank God for disability insurance! Think I need to go to psychiatrist to determine adult ADD, depression,anxiety, bipolar, check one or all of the above!

I had a friend who was bipolar, in addition to dea...

2009-10-09T16:01:08.863-04:00

I had a friend who was bipolar, in addition to dealing with other chronic health conditions. I always admired how dedicated he was to taking care of himself. There are not always ideal solutions, but he picked the ones that worked for him, for decades. He had a caring doctor who worked with him over his shifting needs; his wife of all people, was less understanding. He was undeterred, even helped others figure out and learn how to manage their disorders. "Better living through chemistry!" he'd say. Go you for doing what needs to be done.

I have depression, so I am in the boat with ya! I ...

2009-09-15T07:55:25.119-04:00

I have depression, so I am in the boat with ya! I don't like taking pills everyday, but they are necessary to survive and thrive. Even on medication, I still don't feel like I got "all of me" back. Some of me is still out there somewhere and I keep looking to bring her back home :) but I did get most of me back, so I keep taking the pills.

I have to thank you for this post. I have a histo...

2009-01-24T03:31:00.000-05:00

I have to thank you for this post. I have a history of bipolar disorder in my family and for the past couple of years have know, although undiagnosed, that I myself am suffering from this disorder.

I have been trying a natural approach to dealing with it and am happy with the results. The main reason I have not been diagnosed is because I am afraid of losing the mania! It is nice that someone else understands that! I love everything about it. The energy, the optimism, feeling like you can accomplish anything, invincibility almost! Moving a hundred miles an hour!

Thank you again for sharing your story!

Beth...I know exactly what you are saying or feeli...

2009-01-07T14:38:00.000-05:00

Beth...I know exactly what you are saying or feeling as I have Bipolar too. Fortunately I am not on lithium, but on other stuff. I know its not always easy but we are true suvivors and only God can lead us on the right path.

Thank you for describing how I also feel. The man...

2009-01-07T10:19:00.000-05:00

Thank you for describing how I also feel. The mania is hard to let go of...esp. if if is hypo-mania...the type where you are not really doing anything "crazy"...but just are very energetic, happy, and productive. Thanks again.