I can totally understand your frustration. I would give you some of the same advice as the others. Basically, decrease under a doctor's supervision. I am on a few other mood stabalizers with my lithium. I don't have to take nearly as much lithium and I "feel" more. While more lithium might be better, I can't tolerate the higher doses. Therefore, this was the best answer for me. See, if you doctor, might be willing to perscribe other drugs to maintain your balance as you decrease the lithium. Good luck!