Posted by Adam Donahue on November 26, 2003, at 18:32:31
In reply to Re: Lithium and concentration/abstract thinking, posted by linkadge on November 26, 2003, at 18:21:21
Again, thanks for the information. Perhaps my best bet is to take it all at night, like you suggest, so the mental treading during the day goes away. It's just -- it's weird not being able to think in a crystal clear way about things. I'm not used it, and honestly, I don't really like it, manic or not! ;) Odd that although I feel zonked out, in fact lithium is protecting the brain... it's a bit of a 'if it looks like, smells like, feels like ... it is!' -- perhaps it is protecting my brain, generating additional gray matter ... but this doesn't seem to be increasing my overall comprehension, so what's the point?
If I take the lithium long enough, will negative effects fade, replaced by a new, transcendental cognition? ;)
Adam
> No, as long as you don't reach toxic doses
> (much greater than 600 mg) lithium has extremely potent neuroprotective properties, it lower stress hormone cortisol, and increases total grey matter. (you can do a google search for lithium + grey matter)
>
> Anyhow, lithium will leave no long term brain dammage, infact only the opposite. It will sort of buffer your brain power, when you come off of it your brain power will very quickly return. If you have a propensity towards mania, then be careful, you can easily go manic by dropping too much too soo, it's a real rush, but be slow about all changes.
>
> Linkadge
poster:Adam Donahue
thread:284138
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20031126/msgs/284234.html