"lithium is a lifesaver. i had been misdiagnosed for years. when i was diagnosed with bipolar 2 was happy to finally find somewhere to start.
 people scared me off lithium with all of the side effects. i was afraid of weight gain etc don&#039;t be! all of our side effects are different. i wish i would have tried it way sooner. i&#039;m a ton happier! i haven&#039;t been this happy in years. i&#039;m a completely different person. sure, i have to deal with stomach aches if i don&#039;t eat with it. the thirst goes down but still need to drink water - that&#039;s very important. and tests are not that big of deal."