I've been diagnosed as bipolar, and I think I was misdiagnosed. My doctor had me take a survey, read my answers, and told me I was bipolard without discussing my answers with me. One was "you have trouble focusing". I do, but I have been doing online classes with a 4-yr old and a 6-month old at home, obviously I have trouble focusing. I do believe I have a form of depression, I get sad and worried over lots of things, I've always got something on my mind, yada yada. Anyway, my doctor prescribed Lithium for me. I've read up on the side effects of it, and I am scared to death!! I asked for just a basic anti-depressant and he refused, telling me to see a psychiatrist if I didn't want the medication he was prescribing! I'm not crazy, I don't have terrible mood swings, I don't go off the deep end! Is there anyone out there that has been in this situation? I would love to hear the pros/cons of personal Lithium experiences before I put this drug in me! I have 2 kids that need me!
2007-11-07
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