So far I'm only up to 450mg per day with Lithium, soon to be increased to 600mg.

Now I cannot tell if the diarrhea is being caused and/or enhanced (enhanced diarrhea, haha, sorry just sounded funny) by the Lithium.

This is because I have IBS which is always lurking but tends to flare up w/ stress and anxiety. And lately my anxiety and stress has definitely been up.

However, the diarrhea does seem a bit worse (more frequent) than it would normally be. For example this morning it hit me on the way to work and I seriously did not think I would make it in time. It was awful and when I got there and was in the bathroom for like 20 minutes.

I'm worn out and exhausted between this, depression, and trouble sleeping.

I know that it is very important to keep hydrated while on Lithium especially if you have diarrhea.

My question is.... for those of you out there who are on Lithium, or have taken it at one time.... was this a problem for you?