Ah, good to hear you are aware...

I tried Lamactil first based on dx of BP type 2 but the headache was too much. Multiple tries no luck after that.

Once I got the dx of BP 2, I decided on lithium based on a previous pdoc saying it is the gold standard. Also, I have to admit I have a problem with suicidal thinking and that is how my mom ended it all, and lithium is supposed to be effective against suicide risk.

It is a good drug. If it ever becomes a problem I want to at least try to stay on it at a low dose.