So, Latuda failed (side effects) and the genetic testing that I did said that pretty much every other AAP would be the same (at least for the ones currently available). So my pdoc is starting me on lithium. Why does this feel like a bigger deal than taking an AAP? I know it's been around longer than dirt but I'm feeling a bit like "oh, this is bad enough now that you've got to take lithium."

Sorry to sound like a pity party... that's not what I'm looking to do. I'm just feeling pretty alone right now. I've never known anyone else who's taken this. I've only ever heard of people taking this after being an inpatient. And my wife is no help. Her line is all about how she "takes good care of herself and her mental health" with the implication that I wouldn't need meds if I went to yoga every day.

I don't know. I guess I'll see how this round goes. Thanks for reading.

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