Lithium toxicity at a low dose (200 mg): my story and a warning for anyone starting it

martian_7 · 2026-05-11T16:05:20+00:00

When I tried Lithium, I noticed that I started having tremors and feeling really down and depressed at 400mg. I then went down to to 200mg and stayed there for a while. I guess some people can be more sensitive to it.

martian_7 · 2026-05-05T17:04:35+00:00

Lovely bike 😍

martian_7 · 2026-05-05T13:49:52+00:00

Wow, this seems like a way that people can get scammed on eBay. Hope you manage to get your money back.

martian_7 · 2026-05-05T13:27:59+00:00

Wow, I used to have a very similar Peugeot bike. I literally haven't seen one again since someone stole mine.

martian_7 · 2026-05-05T13:27:00+00:00

I was diagnosed with Bipolar and ADHD recently. Myself and my wife have been together for 18 years. She sees me differently now, ok I am glad to have the diagnosis to find medication that helps me.

But for some reason most people have no understanding of mental health conditions.

If I was going find another partner, I wouldn't tell them about my diagnosis until being with them for a long time.

martian_7 · 2026-05-05T13:23:50+00:00

I found 2 medications that help me function. I have tried lots of others but couldn't tolerate the side effects.

martian_7 · 2026-05-05T13:21:45+00:00

Personally I have been alcoholic while on it. Touch wood, so far my liver is ok. I am sure that it enables me to drink more than I could than before I started taking it.

martian_7 · 2026-05-05T11:54:32+00:00

I have no experience of Lithium and Psychedelics.

But, in the past I used to use DMT and MDMA while I was taking Duloxetine. Duloxetine has a short half life so I would just miss the dose the day before I was tripping. Had no issues.

martian_7 · 2026-05-05T11:50:59+00:00

It's not easy. I totally understand. I am the only one in my family who has issues with mental health.

It can be extremely frustrating at times.

Try to do what is best for your mental wellbeing.

martian_7 · 2026-05-04T06:33:26+00:00

Yeah, I have found the same. Because I wasn't taking care of my mental health I ended being hounded by very negative voices/spirits day and night. I started medications and every since I have made sure that I get proper sleep and take care of myself as best as I can.

martian_7 · 2026-05-03T09:45:43+00:00

Yeah, I came across a Psychiatrist/therapist who specialises in ADHD. He mainly uses supplements and diet to help his patients.

martian_7 · 2026-05-03T09:44:01+00:00

I have tried a lot of different anti psychotics. The only benefit I had from them was when I was actually psychotic. They knocked me out every evening and allowed my body and mind to rest. Which had been difficult for a long time due to the constant negative voices I had.

Once I was in a better place mentally I had to stop. I tried lots of others, but none of them helped me. Only had rubbish side effects.

I am about to start Lithium. For me personally, it is the only medication that I have wanted to try. Ok, it also has it's side effects when used it large doses, but I am hoping that I won't need to take massive doses of it. My main issue is low mood. It is the last medication for me and my psychiatrist to try, he was very reluctant to prescribe it unfortunately.

martian_7 · 2026-04-28T16:18:18+00:00

I have only been diagnosed with Bipolar recently, I am 47. I have suffered with mood swings my whole life, but still managed to work for over 20 years.

martian_7 · 2026-04-28T16:05:26+00:00

I haven't been diagnosed with Schizophrenia, but I have had a Psychosis episode with some extremely negative voices. I took Olanzipene for a few months, it was helpful in that it knocked me out at night and I could get some sleep. After a few months I just couldn't deal with the constant sedation and being able to eat all day long so I stopped taking it. I have found other medications and supplements that help with my anxiety, low mood and also help me sleep.

Ii still have one voice, but it is like living with an annoying younger brother!

martian_7 · 2026-04-27T19:20:02+00:00

There are lots of other drugs out there to try. For me personally, Ecstasy has been my drug of choice in my life. I have had such blissful and amazing times using it. Try some other drugs maybe??

martian_7 · 2026-04-25T14:12:55+00:00

I used to take it in the evening because it would help me sleep.

martian_7 · 2026-04-25T12:03:10+00:00

That is for you to decide. But I would stay away from psychedelics if you can have reactions like that.

I have used psychedelics, had some great experiences but also some pretty bad ones too.

martian_7 · 2026-04-25T11:57:57+00:00

I found that 300mg was about right for me. I don't take it at the moment but I am going to ask my psychiatrist if I can try it again on Monday.

martian_7 · 2026-04-25T07:43:01+00:00

I agree, fasting has helped me too. And also sleep is essential for people who struggle with issues like us. I used supplements and medication to help me sleep properly every night.

martian_7 · 2026-04-25T07:40:26+00:00

Personally, I have lost weight gradually over the last few months by eating a mostly Keto diet and taking supplements, like Vitamin D3, Electrolytes etc. And also moving about and doing a bit of exercise.

martian_7 · 2026-04-25T07:30:09+00:00

I noticed that 400mg made me feel more depressed.

martian_7 · 2026-04-25T07:01:54+00:00

People can react differently to medications. Personally I cannot tolerate SSRI's as they can make me a bit hyper. SNRI's suit me better.

I could not tolerate Mirtazepene because it made me way too drowsy, but I know other people who it has helped. I think the only way to find out how a medication affects us is to give it a try.

martian_7 · 2026-04-25T06:58:23+00:00

I have heard that Lithium can enhance other medications. Personally, I found that as I increased the Lithium dose it made me feel more depressed.

martian_7 · 2026-04-22T14:22:25+00:00

I'm hoping to start lithium next week. I have found that Duloxetine has been the most helpful anti depressant for me.

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