I went off meds due to severe side-effects, and switched to alternative treatments such as amino acids and natural lithium. I'm absolutely amazed at how much better my BP2 is controlled naturally, and how wonderful it is not to have all the nasty side-effects. I also don't see a Pdoc any longer as I really don't need therapy, so if my mood shifts, I take whatever it needed to bring it back under control.

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