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Originally Posted by infinity2017
Greetings,
I am new to this board and am still trying to find my footing. Hope everyone is having a good day. I am also new to bi polar, I was very recently diagnosed. I was perscribed lithium. I am severly alergic to all ssr's (aka anti depressants). I had awful side effects from lithium up to a point where I was no longer able to walk. I stopped taking it right away and then was able to walk again. Has anyone had any issues with lithium? I am trying to learn more about this disorder and what medications work.
I wish doctors would actually listen and not push random meds on you that dont work. I could use some help in this area. I wish my diagnosis was wrong, this has thrown my life into chaos and am looking for a life line.  |
Hi there. I too am Bipolar. I have been put on lithium 2 different times. This last time it made me throw up every time i took it and it never did seem to help my symptoms. I have tried just about every Psych Medication there is and just recently got put on Risperidone for the first time and it's like a miracle. It actually is working and i feel about 85% better than I did. Good luck to you and do plenty of research on bipolar. I know it sure helped me to do this.