Saw my pdoc yesterday. Blood levels of Lithium showed room to move so I am now taking 1500mg instead of 1250mg. He said the high dose is temporary, as are the high doses of AP's and Benzodiazepines. He is trying to bring down the mania and avoid a depressive crash. I hope it works.

My mood has still been swinging but not as dramatically. No more euphoria (damn) but still get giddy and happy at times. More often though my mood is low but not depressed even though I have strong SI. Hopefully in a few more days I can discharge, stabilise and get back into a normal routine. Dr thinks that is a bit ambitious and that it will take longer to stabilise me. This no discharge till next week. I have been IP for 17 days. Worried about missing so much work too. Kinda need my brain back asap.