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I'd say the Lithium is working

Dec 28 2010

I just started lithium a little over a week ago. I was very anxious about having 2 weeks with the kids out of school. Things are going pretty good so far. I have not really plannedanything so we have been in the house for the most part. I will take them out Weds or Thursday. I was sure being on a new mediation and having the stress of dealing with the kids nonstop would not be a good thing. My husband was off for Christmas eve and Christmas day and then worked during the day on Sunday instead of over night. That helped a lot. It is hard to keep the kids quiet during the day while he sleeps. I can tell I will need to go up on the dose of lithium but it is keeping me pretty even for now. I just need to get in to get my blood work done to make sure my body is absorbing it correctly.

Previous diary posts by Imnutz:

On to Lithium
He gets it!
Tried to spruce myself up
Burnt out?
Stability? Is there such a thing?

Happy Dog! A step out of the darkness
You need to do more than just Breathe he says????
Geodon day 1
I seriously married an asshole! (twice)
Small weight lifted off my shoulders

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written by heslopvan, December 28, 2010

Hey, I have been on Lithium for over three years and it is great for me. I have to get blood work every 6 months for liver tests. It is slows me down and I am stable now. Van

written by Dit, December 28, 2010

Glad to hear you are on Lithium, ive been on it for over 10 yrs at times i need dosage changes but overall its kept me fairly well, wish you all the best.

written by Joy75, December 29, 2010

This is very positive to hear. I'm glad it's keeping you level and you are doing well with the kids being at home with you. I think it will work out quite well for you. Yay. I'm so happy for you. This is very promising and I bet you are relieved. Keep up the good work. You are doing great!!