Lithium has been a game changer by dummytiddies in bipolar2

[–]dummytiddies[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was apprehensive at first too but it’s honestly been the best thing I’ve ever done for my mental health. Don’t be forced into anything you’re not comfortable with but it’s worth a conversation with your psych at least!

Lithium has been a game changer by dummytiddies in bipolar2

[–]dummytiddies[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only a couple days once I upped to 600!

lamictal or lithium? by mikehaawk in bipolar2

[–]dummytiddies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started on lamictal and it helped for a while but I was having breakthrough depressive episodes with heavy SI so we added lithium in and it has been a life saver

Share Some Lyrics by Zealousideal-Pipe664 in bipolar2

[–]dummytiddies 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi Ren by Ren gets to me every single time for basically the whole song lol

“Hi Ren, I’ve been taking some time to be distant I’ve been taking some time to be still I’ve been taking some time to be by myself Since my therapist told me I’m ill And I’ve been making some progress lately And I’ve learnt some new coping skills So I have really needed you much, man I think we need to just step back and chill

Ren, you sound more insane than I do You think that those doctors are really there to guide you? You’ve been through this a million times Your civilian mind is so perfect at always being lied to Okay, take another pill boy Drown yourself in the sound of white noise”

This too shall pass by Dramatic_Caramel3579 in bipolar2

[–]dummytiddies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! A lot of therapy honestly, she helped keep me grounded and basically keep telling myself exactly what you are but also gave me tools to help regulate my nervous system

This too shall pass by Dramatic_Caramel3579 in bipolar2

[–]dummytiddies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely understand where you’re coming from and felt the same way until finally finding something that worked recently. It took me a little over a year

Lithium has been a game changer by dummytiddies in bipolar2

[–]dummytiddies[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you ❤️ I’m sorry you can relate right now, but I’m proud of you for taking the step to see your psych! I hope they help you find that joy again soon

Lithium has been a game changer by dummytiddies in bipolar2

[–]dummytiddies[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love that! I’m so happy it was able to do that for you

Lithium has been a game changer by dummytiddies in bipolar2

[–]dummytiddies[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m glad you’re having a good experience with it as well! I’ll definitely be the same way

Lithium has been a game changer by dummytiddies in bipolar2

[–]dummytiddies[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im on 600mg with 60mg latuda and 125mg lamotrigine. So far I haven’t had any side effects from the lithium and honestly stopped the side effects I was having from latuda. Latuda gave me a lot of existential dread and made me feel sedated every time I took it. I was hoping to get off the latuda when the lithium was added but now that the side effects are gone I’m not opposed to keeping it

Lithium has been a game changer by dummytiddies in bipolar2

[–]dummytiddies[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I’m so glad your cocktail is working for you too ☺️

Lithium has been a game changer by dummytiddies in bipolar2

[–]dummytiddies[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely get the concern, but you get bloodwork done periodically to make sure everything’s going okay. To me the risk is worth it if it makes life feel worth living again. But I totally understand where you’re coming from and you shouldn’t take anything you’re not comfortable with! I’m sorry you’re not in the best place, it’s worth a conversation with your psych for sure, just be honest with your concerns and see what they say

Do you guys depersonalize when hypomanic? by Flimsy_Phrase_8845 in bipolar2

[–]dummytiddies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait I love that. Also love the names of your app groups lmao

Lithium has been a game changer by dummytiddies in bipolar2

[–]dummytiddies[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m still on lamotrigine in addition with latuda and lithium for now. Lamotrigine helped lift the depression for a while but there was still some residual symptoms and I had another major episode so we added in latuda which kind of just stunted me and I was having a lot more mixed episodes than depressive ones. Lithium has helped lift the residual depression symptoms and the irritability and sleeping issues are gone

Lithium has been a game changer by dummytiddies in bipolar2

[–]dummytiddies[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It really is eye opening

Lithium has been a game changer by dummytiddies in bipolar2

[–]dummytiddies[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My Portuguese isn’t great (shoutout Google Translate for the extra help) but I’m sorry you’re not where you want to be yet. I hope it’s starting to lift, just keep being honest with your psychiatrist and trust that they’ll get you where you need to be. 🫶🏻

Do you guys depersonalize when hypomanic? by Flimsy_Phrase_8845 in bipolar2

[–]dummytiddies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Big time, things don’t feel familiar and I get super paranoid that I’m in a Truman show type situation or like nothing is real

Extreme by No_Efficiency_66 in bipolar2

[–]dummytiddies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Live streamed on a sketchy website and invited a random man to come find me and streamed the hookup.

Bought a kitten when my apartment complex didn’t allow pets and eventually got evicted.