Ah, the elevated state of mind.....

I vacillate between thinking I'm fine, I can handle it to heck no I need help. Depending on my state of mind at the time.

I just came out of a very agitated mixed miserable state & don't want to experience that again.
I am starting my Lithium on Wed night. 300 mg for a week, then take 2 a day for a week.

I, too am terrified of gaining weight. I am thin & want to stay that way. I am obsessive with my exercise.
I will get my blood checked to make sure it stays good.

I am scared of hand tremors. I work in the medical field touching people so it can not be obvious or it could be detrimental to my career.

But I am optimistic, hopeful it will help.
I'm tired of the debilitating deprssion & irritability.
I am desperate to have a normal, stable mental state.

The rollercoaster is exhausting & I'm at the end of my rope.

Good luck to you. And me!