To treat my mania, I’ve been prescribed lithium for the first time.
Doctor says I should do blood tests more frequently because I have hypothyroidism (which landed me in the hospital a few times) because lithium can affect the thyroid. I’m on a strong dose of synthyroid medications as a result. This is the first time I’ve ever taken bipolar related medication. Before I’ve been only diagnosed with schizophrenia and/or depression with psychosis.
So far I’m dizzy so I’ll avoid driving in the nighttime and sleep enough so that I can get some rest. I don’t want to cause car accidents on the freeway.