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Posted by your#1fan on September 24, 2007, at 23:29:05
Im so freaking scared to go on to lithium! im scared its ranked as the "thorazine" heavy antipsychotic class drug.
I have to because im boncing, sparatic, i have to calm down.
But i dont want to feel that scary feeling of going on "lithium"
WHOOO ME IS SCARED!
Posted by Phillipa on September 24, 2007, at 23:42:33
In reply to Im a lithium weeniee, posted by your#1fan on September 24, 2007, at 23:29:05
Calm down it is not an antipsychotic it's a natural salt everyone has some in their body. Some people don't have enough so you take it and they messure your blood level to make sure it's not too much. Nothing to fear and it will settle you down. Breathe in and out slowly. Think pleasant thoughts. Phillipa
Posted by Squiggles on September 25, 2007, at 10:24:36
In reply to Im a lithium weeniee, posted by your#1fan on September 24, 2007, at 23:29:05
It's really smooth. I'm sure your dr. will
put you on it gradually. If you are agitated,
you will feel peaceful and clear-headed. Dose
is everything on this drug, and the thyroid
should be monitored so you don't get too sluggish.
Lithium has its priveleges.Squiggles
Bipolar rule, unipolars drule. :-)
Posted by your#1fan on September 25, 2007, at 19:53:30
In reply to Re: Im a lithium weeniee » your#1fan, posted by Squiggles on September 25, 2007, at 10:24:36
Squiggles
Bipolar rule, unipolars drule. :-)that right! that was original! i hope this saved on the website.
Oh and thanks phillipa too, i didnt know lithium was in things we drink.....maybe i'll get sane drinking mineral water!
Thanks but having your blood checked? doesnt that mean having to stick something in you??? ughrr god, this reminds me of that old drug cylert before it was removed.
WHoo me is scared of them needles! (i mean taking out blood not putting something in....ha)
Posted by Phillipa on September 25, 2007, at 20:04:49
In reply to Re: Im a lithium weeniee, posted by your#1fan on September 25, 2007, at 19:53:30
Yes blood levels to make sure the med is in the proper range in your body not too high or too low. Phillipa
Posted by tecknohed on September 26, 2007, at 7:16:21
In reply to Re: Im a lithium weeniee » your#1fan, posted by Squiggles on September 25, 2007, at 10:24:36
> Bipolar rule, unipolars drule. :-)What do you mean by this!? I feel kind of offended. I dont suffer bipolar (as far as I'm aware) but am currently deeply depressed.
Posted by Squiggles on September 26, 2007, at 9:33:57
In reply to Re: Im a lithium weeniee, posted by your#1fan on September 25, 2007, at 19:53:30
> Squiggles
> Bipolar rule, unipolars drule. :-)
>
Sorry, that should have read:"Bipolars rule, unipolars drule" Maybe NAMI
can manufacture a T-shirt. Yes, bipolars are
a conceited lot, always giving examples of the
great bipolar geniuses in history, lol. Don't buy it.
>
>
> that right! that was original! i hope this saved on the website.used as a sig often on Dr. Bob's;
>
> Oh and thanks phillipa too, i didnt know lithium was in things we drink.....maybe i'll get sane drinking mineral water!
>
> Thanks but having your blood checked? doesnt that mean having to stick something in you??? ughrr god, this reminds me of that old drug cylert before it was removed.Yup - needle, but they are very good at not hurting now-- i just look away. Also the blood test decreases with time, to once a year or more after your body is used to the right amount.
>
> WHoo me is scared of them needles! (i mean taking out blood not putting something in....ha)I'm scared of anything being put into my body, except food, water and air, and the last one is getting pretty ominous too.
hope it goes well for you;
Squiggles
>
>
Posted by your#1fan on September 26, 2007, at 11:47:33
In reply to Re: Im a lithium weeniee » your#1fan, posted by Squiggles on September 26, 2007, at 9:33:57
Ok............whew im just scared of just the word "lithium" isnt taht in batteries. Ill be the double AA's power bunnie! you know on those commercials, i might as well get me a drum so i can tap on it.
Oh god i dont know, i hate needles going in..............even blood levels...god im already scared of that day coming!
Anyways thanks
your#1fan
Posted by Deputy 10derHeart on September 26, 2007, at 12:03:58
In reply to Re: Im a lithium weeniee » your#1fan, posted by Squiggles on September 25, 2007, at 10:24:36
> Bipolar rule, unipolars drule. :-)
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-- 10derHeart, acting as deputy for Dr. Bob
Posted by Squiggles on September 26, 2007, at 15:02:35
In reply to Please be sensitive » Squiggles, posted by Deputy 10derHeart on September 26, 2007, at 12:03:58
OK - i'm such a bad girl.
Posted by Squiggles on September 26, 2007, at 16:26:54
In reply to Re: Im a lithium weeniee » Squiggles, posted by tecknohed on September 26, 2007, at 7:16:21
>
> > Bipolar rule, unipolars drule. :-)
>
> What do you mean by this!? I feel kind of offended. I dont suffer bipolar (as far as I'm aware) but am currently deeply depressed.
>
>It's a joke. I don't really believe that unipolars drool anymore than anybody else. I am sorry i hurt your feelings. I have known unipolars who actually have xerostomia from their meds.
Squiggles
Posted by tecknohed on September 26, 2007, at 18:06:40
In reply to Re: Im a lithium weeniee » tecknohed, posted by Squiggles on September 26, 2007, at 16:26:54
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