I understand your feelings baout lithium.
I refused it for almost a year; thinking it to a be 'dead-end', 'I must be really messed up' med.
I've been on it for years now...and i will never go off it! It has worked so incredibly well for me.
The blood tests can slow down, the longer you are on it and the longer you can remain at a set dose. I havent been tested in months and feel no need to. Not at this point.
The tests are quick.
Ive had no side effects, except possibly to my skin, became prone to a few breakouts...but that is easily solved by a good cleanser.
I would really recommend trying it.
I really know how it feels to have this one suggested to you.
But, I'm so glad it was.
Good luck and let us know ok??
(ETA: the bloodtests, in the beginning, are VERY important. Because the difference between a therapeutic dose and toxicity is very narrow.)
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