When I was on Lithium I felt wonderful (first drug tried on me after dx of bp 1). I couldn't believe I could feel that way & I hoped it wouldn't end crashing into another depression. I DID get very drowsy on Lithium so I was prescribed Provigil. But then my blood tests showed that my kidneys had abnormal function. Couldn't get it cleared up so I had to get off the Lithium & start the journey to find new meds that would work for me.

Lithium has been around a long time & is very useful for so many people. I'd give it a try. Good luck.--Suzy P.S. Apparently I'm sensitive to drugs in that I get very drowsy on most of them (some to the point of falling asleep while driving--off that one!) so I'm still taking Provigil & Concerta, as well.