Reviewer: psychiatry is evil, 25-34 Male (Consumer)

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I was misdiagnosed with Bipolar Disorder when I was 6 years old and this vile substance was forced down my throat for 11 years. The end results during my formative years, and current health/future health were disastrous. Iv seen it erode away at the minds of family members who took it as well, and who sadly refuse to do without.

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I was misdiagnosed with Bipolar Disorder when I was 6 years old and this vile substance was forced down my throat for 11 years. The end results during my formative years, and current health/future health were disastrous. Iv seen it erode away at the minds of family members who took it as well, and who sadly refuse to do without.
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Reviewer: Bbsam , 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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I was diagnosed with bipolar I at 15 and schizophrenia at 22. I was prescribed lithium first in the mental institution with risperdal(awful) and my normal xanax. After leaving I have continued and upped my dosage to 900mg following topamax, Xanax and concerts. So far it has proven its worth and makes sense why it's the 'go to' med for so many years. It has drastically helped my mood sw ... Show Full Comment

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I was diagnosed with bipolar I at 15 and schizophrenia at 22. I was prescribed lithium first in the mental institution with risperdal(awful) and my normal xanax. After leaving I have continued and upped my dosage to 900mg following topamax, Xanax and concerts. So far it has proven its worth and makes sense why it's the 'go to' med for so many years. It has drastically helped my mood swings and toned down my mania and anxiety. The only side effects that I'm dealing with is loss of appetite/weight loss, extreme thirst, cotton mouth, fatigue and hand tremors, particularly in one finger oddly enough. The side effects and getting my lithium levels checked are the least of my worries to being mentally stable right now.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)

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It took 20 years to be prescribed lithium. My life has changed dramatically. My levels of lithium are fine, but my creatine level is higher than it should be. So my doctor took me off 4 days ago. I am a mess! I tried Depakote and it made me blind. I'd rather be on dialysis than lose my mental health. I'm getting a second opinion. Lamictal with Lithium also helped. Im still on Lamictil, I w ... Show Full Comment

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It took 20 years to be prescribed lithium. My life has changed dramatically. My levels of lithium are fine, but my creatine level is higher than it should be. So my doctor took me off 4 days ago. I am a mess! I tried Depakote and it made me blind. I'd rather be on dialysis than lose my mental health. I'm getting a second opinion. Lamictal with Lithium also helped. Im still on Lamictil, I want my Lithium back bc its better with both. Unfortunately, everyone is different chemically. So there is no cocktail that will work right away. I want my Lithium back. Its called a rock and a stone for a reason.
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Reviewer: Stanley C., 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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I am 59 years old and I spent time in a mental hospital. They diagnosed me with Bipolar I, and I was given lithium. Thank goodness for this web site because it gave me some insight to what was to come. Frequent urination, tremors, tiredness, weakness, all the signs of lithium. Fortunately, they have all gone away, and I feel like a new man. I can't describe it, small things, like the tall ... Show Full Comment

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I am 59 years old and I spent time in a mental hospital. They diagnosed me with Bipolar I, and I was given lithium. Thank goodness for this web site because it gave me some insight to what was to come. Frequent urination, tremors, tiredness, weakness, all the signs of lithium. Fortunately, they have all gone away, and I feel like a new man. I can't describe it, small things, like the tall pine tree next door, going to work (!); big things, my hope for a new car, next year--whatever that may bring. There are sure to be troubles, but I know I can handle them. I tried to commit suicide for times. I know. I feel for you all who have tried psycho-active drugs. I have tried them all myself. And I feel for you who have tried lithium, and it didn't work for you. Keep searching, and maybe, just maybe, there is one for you.
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Reviewer: Stanley C., 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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I am 59 years old and I spent time in a mental hospital. They diagnosed me with Bipolar I, and I was given lithium. Thank goodness for this web site because it gave me some insight to what was to come. Frequent urination, tremors, tiredness, weakness, all the signs of lithium. Fortunately, they have all gone away, and I feel like a new man. I can't describe it, small things, like the tall ... Show Full Comment

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I am 59 years old and I spent time in a mental hospital. They diagnosed me with Bipolar I, and I was given lithium. Thank goodness for this web site because it gave me some insight to what was to come. Frequent urination, tremors, tiredness, weakness, all the signs of lithium. Fortunately, they have all gone away, and I feel like a new man. I can't describe it, small things, like the tall pine tree next door, going to work (!); big things, my hope for a new car, next year--whatever that may bring. There are sure to be troubles, but I know I can handle them. I tried to commit suicide for times. I know. I feel for you all who have tried psycho-active drugs. I have tried them all myself. And I feel for you who have tried lithium, and it didn't work for you. Keep searching, and maybe, just maybe, there is one for you.
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