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I had my last menstrual period in 7-99. I had several trips to a pysch ward since courtesy of my children and husband. There were some severe stresses occurring at the same time that hurt very badly. This year I ended up on lithobid as the only way for others to like or love me. I wish I had the courage to say NO to lithobid but I am scared of being dragged out of my home again. The stigmas are real and can't help anyone's public image. Even my church took me off lectoring. And church people DON'T visit mental hospitals. I did have a severe clinical depression from 11-98 thru 5-99, losing 25lbs just melting off. I know deep inside that menopause had a catastrophic effect on me and strong PMS with each period. I also had severe baby blues with my children. What else is there to take if lithium has such severe side effects like liver and heart disease and how do I convince my family of the hazards of lithium. Is there a web page that contains some of the side effects you talk about?