If your reading this and like me you have been diagnosed with Bi-polar and on lithium , welcome to the growing club ,we dont seem to be in the minority these days do we,it seems that our little disorder is catching quicker than the common cold. I was diagnosed in 1981 while i was in the army then they just called me weird and eccentric, or even mad ! even now some people take one step backwards if i mention the B word .
Lithium has over the years worked for me,they still arent sure how it works but i see it like this , if it works in a battery ,giving your appliances power why not my brain, i only wish that it would give me a high charge all day long but it doesnt work as good as that, Be warned this isnt a quick fix it takes time to work properly,and dont be mislead by your doctor telling you that your be back to normal in no time,once youve been diagnosed with Bi-polar youve got IT for LIFE and i mean LIFE......
The Donts..
Dont smoke pot ( Bi-polar and cannabis dont mix)
Dont stop your medicine quickly without consulting doctor
Dont consume to much alchohol
The DOs..
Drink loads of water (it flushes out the liver and kidneys) lithium has side effects.
Dont rush to get better,take it easy, take every minute ,hour, day as it comes.
Let somebody manage the finances of house /business ( the less stress around you the better)
Start a blog, or diary.
As i have mentioned lithium does work on the majority of people diagnosed with Bi-polar,but dont expect miracles, it will help to bring your senses together ,to think clearer over time , i remember having tremors when i first took it but they eased off after a while and feeling sick but that also eased over time.
If you would like to ask me a question please connect via the blog Thankyou and be well .
Lithium has over the years worked for me,they still arent sure how it works but i see it like this , if it works in a battery ,giving your appliances power why not my brain, i only wish that it would give me a high charge all day long but it doesnt work as good as that, Be warned this isnt a quick fix it takes time to work properly,and dont be mislead by your doctor telling you that your be back to normal in no time,once youve been diagnosed with Bi-polar youve got IT for LIFE and i mean LIFE......
The Donts..
Dont smoke pot ( Bi-polar and cannabis dont mix)
Dont stop your medicine quickly without consulting doctor
Dont consume to much alchohol
The DOs..
Drink loads of water (it flushes out the liver and kidneys) lithium has side effects.
Dont rush to get better,take it easy, take every minute ,hour, day as it comes.
Let somebody manage the finances of house /business ( the less stress around you the better)
Start a blog, or diary.
As i have mentioned lithium does work on the majority of people diagnosed with Bi-polar,but dont expect miracles, it will help to bring your senses together ,to think clearer over time , i remember having tremors when i first took it but they eased off after a while and feeling sick but that also eased over time.
If you would like to ask me a question please connect via the blog Thankyou and be well .
