hi

was diagnosised yesterday as bipolar. i always thought the highs were just 'normal' part of sever depression that's been w/ me for 20 + years and also have agoraphobia w/panic disorder. sorry, i'm rambling. the info sheet w/ the lithium said to avoid caffiene, but i am a serious tea drinker. a cup of hot tea in am, then ice tea rest of day and then cup of hot tea before sleep (or i can't relax enough to sleep) and i hated the taste water even the 'flavored' kind unless there is no tea avaiable. anyone know why caffiene is a no-no w/ lithium. was going to call doctor about it but had panic attack and took xanax and slept very nicely for 6hours today.