Posted by johnnyj on September 26, 2006, at 15:00:35
Has anyone had experience with lithium?
I was taking it for unipolar depression and cut my 600 mg dose in half 6 weeks ago and had some stomach problems, spaciness, headache and some anxiety issues. It seemed to level out but then 3 days ago I stopped completely. I feel better actually. I know it is too soon to tell but I feel clearer not so spacey (this was bad after eating). My breathing seems better too. I had some weird sensations in my chest and stomach but I don't feel as anxiety as much. I am thinking this has got to be placebo related because I was only taking 300 mg. I could not tolerate lithium carbonate and had to switch to lithobid a few years back (slow release).
It is possible that a medication can cause problems after being on it for 10 years? My problems started after a bout of pneumonia and I seemed to be med sensitive after the illness. I am cautious and if my sleep improves I may wonder if this med was causing me problems. I had a lot of mental slowness and could not read full paragraphs as I would jump around. This is better too.
Withdrawal seemed to be REM rebound type stuff or more vivid dreams. Last night was better though. The first night every time I awoke I seemed to fall right into dreaming (very strange).
Has lithium caused anybody anxiety or depression here?
thank you
johnnyj
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