Hi Everyone,

I am newly diagnosed as Bipolar 1 and Borderline Personality Disorder. My Pdoc wants to start my lithium and actually prescribed me 300mg twice daily to start about a month ago, but I have not taken it due to reading about the side effects. I am really worried about having thyroid issues or liver problems. I don't want to get hand tremors either. I am having a bad time stabilizing and my Pdoc says she is more worried about the side effects of my unstable moods vs. The side effects of Lithium. Is it necessary to treat bipolar with meds? What's your thoughts on lithium? Any advice or opinions are welcomed