hi. i can't blame you for wanting off lithium. it can be a lifesaver for classic bipolar I, but for a lot of people...its overkill.

im not going to tell you what to do, just sayin' that i understand where you're coming from. most psych meds numb the emotions to some extent. sometimes its not too bad, sometimes its a chemical straight jacket. lithium can also cause some physical adverse effects, especially over the long haul.

i hope you and a doctor can figure out something that gets the job done without taking too much away from your personality and life overall.