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Originally Posted by Topher
I am Biolar I, with both major depressive and psychotic manic episodes. I am fortunate however that my symptoms and the resulting hospitalizations are now almost completely managed since I became compliant with the simple salt lithium. I have taken it for 30 years with no major side effects. I do have blood work 4 times per year and have minor side effects including dry mouth, infrequent diarrhea, and I developed a slight hand tremor at age 55. I am glad I don't take a cocktail of meds that cloud my mind. I have been able to live a "normal" life (successful career, wife, 3 independently working children) despite having a major mental illness. You don't hear from many bipolar one individuals here in part because of the effectiveness of lithium. It is not for everyone, of course, but for many like me it is nothing short of a miracle.
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Thanks for your story. I think everyone, within reason, with bipolar should be given a trial of lithium. Obviously excluding anyone with kidney/lover issues.