Thunderstruck Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Hi I has been on 900mg lithium successfully and I have Bipolar 1. The problem was I kept thinking I was better and going off my Lithium 900mg and relapsing in a week. My question is, is there anyone else out there that is only on lithium for Bipolar 1 if so I would like to hear from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamito Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 You might get more responses if you posted in the Mood Stabilizers forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeremonyNewOrder Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I'm not bipolar 1 but I know it's the gold standard for bipolar. Lithium has helped me immensely. My mood swings are less severe and it stops the suicidal thoughts. Lithium is also good to take because it will repair neurons damaged from mania/psychosis. Side effects aren't too bad eitger. Just increased thirst and some diarrhea. Be sure to request the extended release because it's easier on the stomach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Moving this to Anti-Convulsants/Mood Stabilizers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crtclms Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 There are people who respond to lithium mono-therapy. We don't tend to see them on the forum, because CBs is the kind of place people come to when they *do* have problems with their meds. Self-selected, you might say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachael Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I haven't been on it for long, but at the moment, I'm on Lithium only. It works far better than anything I've been on before. It's the only med that actually treats suicidal ideations for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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