Hi

I'm just a mess right now and want to talk to someone who understands.

I have been on lithium carbonate for about 2 years now. My dose has steadily increased to 1800 mg now. My level is .9. I have been feeling better and more stable with this dose (it was upped about 2 weeks ago)but the side effects are getting to be pretty awful. Since I have started lithium I have gained over 30 pounds. Since the dose was upped I have been walking around in this dazed fog, forgetting stuff and just feeling totally out of it. I don't even want to drive. I have an appointment with my Dr. on the 13th but I'm trying to get one earlier because I have been such a mess. She won't call me back, though.

In addition to upping the lithium, at the same time she decreased my Abilify. I have untreated anxiety and that has shot through the roof. So I'm this fat, dazed, anxious person and I hate it.

There are a few more side effects that I don't feel the need to list, but I will answer any questions about what I am experiencing. I just want to know if this is normal.

I'm ready to quit it all.

I'm sorry this is all over the place.