About Bipolar Disorder: All About Lithium

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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping and Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder Spring is finally here, and already I'm seeing certain signs of hypomania. As in many years past, I'm spending way too much mail-ordering plants, shrubs and even a tree for my garden. What's really unheard-of is that I ordered myself a bathing suit! I haven't had one for years, since my weight started going up from psych meds and I couldn't get the last suit on. The question now is, do I really want people to see the way my body looks when loose clothing isn't camouflaging it? A Close Look at Lithium Here's a profile of Lithium, one of the most commonly used mood stabilizers. The profile outlines what you need to know when taking Lithium, including the most common possible Lithium side effects, necessary tests, precautions and warnings, and use during pregnancy. Lithium Side Effects Here's a list of the common, less common and rare side effects that have been found losing Lithium. It's not guaranteed to be a complete list, but I've done my best to include as many as possible. Why Does Lithium Cause Weight Gain? Not everyone gains weight on Lithium, but a lot of people do. No one knows why yet, but here are some theories about why that happens. About Lithium-Induced NDI If not carefully monitored, and in rare cases, taking Lithium can cause a dangerous and possibly irreversible condition called Lithium-induced nephrogenic (kidney-related) diabetes insipidus (NDI). Bipolar Disorder Ads Bipolar Bipolar 2 Disorder Mania Symptoms Severe Mania Manic Depression Featured Articles The First Mood Stabilizer Lithium Tests and Toxicity Lithium Major Precautions and Warnings What Lithium Looks Like (see "Next" image also) About Bipolar Disorder on Facebook Follow on Twitter   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Marcia Purse Bipolar Disorder Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Bipolar Disorder newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   What We're Talking About This Week Hospitalized Again Making Mistakes at Work? Looking for Help for My Son Advertisement