Posted by Dan_MI on June 21, 2010, at 21:34:20
In reply to Re: Best Mood Stabilizer For Bi Polar 2, posted by bulldog2 on June 21, 2010, at 7:08:06
Lithium works in such a way that you don't notice any specific difference. I only realized it was working when there was a sudden lack of suicidal feelings.
> > Lithium is the bedrock of my treatment, and it is a life saver for me.
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> > I've had zero problems (14 years on the drug). Millions of people have no long term problems, including PhD and author Kaye Redfield Jamieson (sp?). She talks about being on lithium for the rest of her life in her many books about her struggle with bipolar.
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> > > From personal experience if you had to chose one mood stabilizer which one would you chose and why?
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> > > I am thinking of low dose Lithium.
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> I appreciate both opinions but what has Lithium done for you. I have a strong feeling after 40 years I am bi polar 2 and really never have been treated with more than ads and tranquilizers.
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> In my case untreated bipolar has ruined my career and family with outbursts of anger. Yes provoked but the rages were inappropriate.
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