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Posted by sam K on October 2, 2008, at 10:40:06
for the past few days I've been taking Lithium Orotate and I'm feeling more down. Just more sad, but my Lamictal is keeping me from going into a depression. I took some caffeine to get rid of this depression-like feeling this morning. I get anxious about everything, and mostly feel empty. I'll do anything to not go back to that hell. Anything. I can handle the feeling of being depressed, but not the disease like depression.
Well anyway, Lithium orotate did help my mind shut up for once. So I was thinking maybe some perscription Lithium would help me? My mind is always racing. Even now a bit.
I know the only way to see if there's side effects is experience, but what are the chances of getting unpleasant side effects at a low dose? Like increased appetite/weight gain (that is a killer for me, I'm working on it though), thyroid stuff.
I was born with a low thyroid, but they gave me medicine and it went away. All my blood tests show normal now. Sometimes I just wish all this was an underlying problem..
Well that's all. I really appreciate this board, there are some really intelligent people, as well as compassionate people.
By the way, I know I shouldn't care what people think, but I'm in a low place right now so I hope I don't come off as a mopey guy. I just feel different than I ever have.
Posted by Phillipa on October 2, 2008, at 10:56:57
In reply to say whats on my mind.., posted by sam K on October 2, 2008, at 10:40:06
Sam I guess I fit into the compassionate type. How did the thyroid problem go away? That's interesting. I also feel your pain. Can you call your pdoc and see if you can get a prescription of lithium to try? Love Phillipa
Posted by manic666 on October 2, 2008, at 12:35:08
In reply to Re: say whats on my mind.. » sam K, posted by Phillipa on October 2, 2008, at 10:56:57
yes lithium is a med they gave me because i asked to try it it did nothing for me , but it didnt change my weight or body in any way like you are worried about. so go for it an ask they can only say no if they think it may be wrong. i dont get you on the thyriod mine is only a little bit low but thet still keep me on 50mg so how come they stopped that med . mabye you should ask to look into that again. mannic666
Posted by greywolf on October 2, 2008, at 18:19:47
In reply to say whats on my mind.., posted by sam K on October 2, 2008, at 10:40:06
I would not hesitate to ask my doc for a lithium rx. While in the long run it did not do the trick for me, it was very tolerable in terms of side effects (just be careful about consuming alcohol while on it).
Greywolf
Posted by azalea on October 2, 2008, at 21:38:44
In reply to say whats on my mind.., posted by sam K on October 2, 2008, at 10:40:06
What dose of Lamictal are you taking?
Any other prescription meds?
Any other supplements besides the Lithium Orotate?> for the past few days I've been taking Lithium Orotate and I'm feeling more down. Just more sad, but my Lamictal is keeping me from going into a depression. I took some caffeine to get rid of this depression-like feeling this morning. I get anxious about everything, and mostly feel empty. I'll do anything to not go back to that hell. Anything. I can handle the feeling of being depressed, but not the disease like depression.
> Well anyway, Lithium orotate did help my mind shut up for once. So I was thinking maybe some perscription Lithium would help me? My mind is always racing. Even now a bit.
> I know the only way to see if there's side effects is experience, but what are the chances of getting unpleasant side effects at a low dose? Like increased appetite/weight gain (that is a killer for me, I'm working on it though), thyroid stuff.
> I was born with a low thyroid, but they gave me medicine and it went away. All my blood tests show normal now. Sometimes I just wish all this was an underlying problem..
> Well that's all. I really appreciate this board, there are some really intelligent people, as well as compassionate people.
> By the way, I know I shouldn't care what people think, but I'm in a low place right now so I hope I don't come off as a mopey guy. I just feel different than I ever have.
Posted by sam K on October 3, 2008, at 18:06:01
In reply to say whats on my mind.., posted by sam K on October 2, 2008, at 10:40:06
I feel so crappy yet so wired up in my head. Im getting angry so fast, and I have alot of rage. I'm sick of my life it is pissing me off. I need life, I need releif. I have some right now but Im greedy and want more. My doc is giving me lithium next week.. which is probably good, who knows it could be a disaster. I hope its not like lithium orotate, that would be a let down. I hope it doesnt make me depressed and depressed anxious(non sense worrying), like orotate.
IM SICK of waiting week after week to get medicine (sounds impaitent) I just have a week of suffering ahead of me. All I do is wait for Friday every week. I know I am lucky to see him every week. Then I leave with nothing.. just another crappy week until the next friday. Then when he gives me a medicine it usually is trash, so I wait another. god help me im sick of this lonely life that hurts hurry up and give what i need. give me friends and let me laugh uncontrollably
Posted by Phillipa on October 3, 2008, at 19:02:51
In reply to blah blah blah, posted by sam K on October 3, 2008, at 18:06:01
Sam ahhh my magic pill. Love Phillipa Seriously hope it works for you
Posted by sam K on October 4, 2008, at 14:56:34
In reply to blah blah blah, posted by sam K on October 3, 2008, at 18:06:01
im not sure if Im understanding right. Lithium isnt supposed to make you feel worse? It probably can, but doesnt it have anti depressant properties? If lithium is lithim then why does orotate make me sad and frustrated.
Posted by azalea on October 4, 2008, at 23:15:19
In reply to question, posted by sam K on October 4, 2008, at 14:56:34
Lithium orotate is a supplement that is NOT regulated by the FDA. As such, there is no guarantee that what is in the Li orotate bottle is actually pure Li orotate.
> im not sure if Im understanding right. Lithium isnt supposed to make you feel worse? It probably can, but doesnt it have anti depressant properties? If lithium is lithim then why does orotate make me sad and frustrated.
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