I really need your help to make an extremely important decision in my life. I have been bipolar for 7 years. I went from doctor to doctor, from medicine to medicine, nothing worked. I lost all my jobs and I had real bad depression phases, suicidal behavior and other scarry things I cannot put up with anymore. Luckily, I started taking Lithium last year and things got so well, now I feel good in my mind and life. Unfortunately, I feel like hell in my body. I started having acne, my hair was falling out, my weight was climbing up and I have aches all over all the time. I know lithium has many side effects and newer meds are available, but I can't afford these. So I need to know from those living on Lithium and those who have experienced it, what is your best advise? Should I drop it? Should I stick to it, hoping that it will all get better someday? How do I live with so much change in my physical health?Is there something I can do to alleviate the weight gain and acne and hair loss...?
2006-11-15
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