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Bipolar Disorder Community
Bipolar Disorder is also known as "Manic Depressive Disorder". This forum is for questions and support for people with, or for loved ones of people with Bipolar Disorder. The forum covers topics ranging from Aggressive Behavior, Affect on friends and Family, Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Appetite Changes, Chronic Pain, Denial, Depression, Difficulty Concentrating, Euphoria, Guilt, Manic Depression, Medications, Mood Swings, Poor Judgment, and Sleep Disorders
Lithium affects the flow of sodium through nerve and muscle cells in the body. Sodium affects excitation or mania.
Lithium is used to treat the manic episodes of manic depression. Manic symptoms include hyperactivity, rushed speech, poor judgment, reduced need for sleep, aggression, and anger. It also helps to prevent or lessen the intensity of manic episodes.
It may take 1-3 weeks to fully feel the effects of the lithium.
Sometimes an anti-depressant is also prescribed with the lithium, but only under certain circumstances.
I'm surprised your doctor put you on Lithium, since many doctors now prescribe one of the other psychptropic medications to control bipolar disorder.
Regardless, I wish you the best of luck in controlling your symptoms.
Michael
I know you have been trying to get the right med mix so I hope this works out for you.Good Luck
Love Venora.