Dear Adaml,
So far the nice part of the lithium is that I do not feel "zombified" like while on depakote, that sucked and did not reallymake me feel any better just worse plus I was starting to feel a mild manic episode brewing so I told the doctor I was ready to try lithium, my brother has had success with it for 30+ years. The historical background of "lithos" and it's "magic" has fascinated me over the years reading about. I had purchased a large rock of unprocessed lithium I keep on my fireplace mantle as a reminder of how "natural" it is. I hope I do not start "fattening" up like I have while on depakote!! My brother did not seem to "pound" up while on it, that just happened over the years leading up to the middle aged group (mid 50's), I am 44 and do have to always battle weight so it does not "win over me". Seems like there is always some sort of battle we have to deal with in life it just sucks when there is multiples of them
Take care and stay well,
"darkeyes"