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Apr 15, 2014, 02:22 PM
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I think my brain is trying to shut my body down. I'm all over but I'm feeling tired but my brain won't fully shut off. I'm scared that my psychiatrist is going to put me on lithium. I don't know why it scares me so much, but there it is out in the open. Thats the first part of dealing with it right? I'm thinking a nap n may be in order so my brain will stop.
Tig
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Apr 15, 2014, 02:45 PM
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im scared to be put on lithium too because of all the side effects..if he suggested it I would refuse..
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Apr 15, 2014, 02:52 PM
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all drugs have side effects, every, single, one.
Not everybody gets them though. I've been on 1200mg of lithium for 6 months and I have no side effects at all.
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Apr 15, 2014, 02:59 PM
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I was scared too, I only agreed months later when I felt at ease with the decision.
Turns out I was right to be scared, but I won't share my horror story with you ( I had very uncommon side effects ) because it may just be what you need.
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Apr 15, 2014, 03:52 PM
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I am afraid of it too.
I know someone on it and he is a total zombie Lamotrigine seems to working for me |
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Apr 15, 2014, 05:10 PM
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I have been taking it for about 4 years .. No problems here , You just need to increase your fluids daily .
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Apr 15, 2014, 05:16 PM
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I think it is healthy to be scared of medications, but that doesn't mean you should reject them out of hand. Talk to you Pdoc and explain how you feel about them, there are other mood stabilizes. Your doc can discuss these with you. If a med is needed it's better to talk about the choices available so you can feel more positive about the experience.
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