Posted by Mitch on September 21, 2001, at 23:25:44
In reply to Re: Lithium-speed? John, Cam, anyone?, posted by chloe on September 21, 2001, at 17:42:12
> I think i may be one of those that responds immediately to Li. Today was my second day of 300mgs XR with an eventual target of 600/day. I am taking it for stabilization, AD augmentation and irritability. I am *much* less depressed today and feel like taking on some new challenges, after seriously wanting to end it all yesterday.
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> BUT, I have this internal speedy feeling. Like my insides are buzzing, and I am a little jazzy all over. Is this edgy/anxious, but *positive* feeling going to stay with me during the duration of treatment on this drug? Or will this anxiety wear off? I would really like to feel relaxed and mellow and happy, not wired. I not really comfortable with this 'activated' feeling...
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> Can anyone chime in?
> Thanks
> ChloeChloe,
Never got anything resembling a *speedy buzz* with lithium! :) I think it is probably augmenting your microdose of Celexa you are taking (since they are both serotonergic meds). Also, I notice that when Summer starts giving way to Fall with cool crisp nites, etc., I usually will experience heightened hypomanic episodes during my cycling. I don't think it is anything to worry about as long as you don't get irritable.
Mitch
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