How does Lithium work?
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Lithium helps with mood regulation and is commonly used in treatment of bipolar disorder. Although the specific mode of action is not known, it is felt that lithium acts to decrease norepinephrine concentration at receptor sites in the central nervous system. Decreasing norepinephrine concentration reduces the "excitability" of the nervous system in these areas, leading to a more consistent mood.
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You will need to have a combination of medicines along with therapy to trully help you.  How long has it been since you saw a psychiatrist?  Do you and your psychiatrist get along okay? If the answer is no, then you need to get a second opinion by another psychiatrist.  The right combination of medicines are tough to figure out sometimes.  It is basically a trial and error ordeal.  Everybodies body chemistry is different.  What might work for me may not work for you and vica versa.  \n\nWhen a person suffers with bi-polar they should be treated with a variety of medicines such as mood stabilizers and anti-depression medication.  You said "we" tried lithium.  How long did you take it?  Lithium is the best medicine so far for bi-polar patients.  Ask your psychiatrist if he or she would consider putting you on Ambilify and Wellbrutrin as well as the Lithium.  The maxium benefit of these medications as most other medicines takes 3-6 weeks.  \n\nLiving a active full life is possible with bi-polar.  Stay positive and concentrate on your positives and accomplishments in your life.  Don't dwell on your negatives.\n\nGood luck to you and I hope I was some what helpful!
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Lithium was discovered in the mineral petalite (LiAl(Si2O5)2) by Johann August Arfvedson in 1817. It was first isolated by William Thomas Brande and Sir Humphrey Davy through the electrolysis of lithium oxide (Li2O). Today, larger amounts of the metal are obtained through the electrolysis of lithium chloride (LiCl). Lithium is not found free in nature and makes up only 0.0007% of the earth's crust.
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Zoloft works pretty well when taken consistently. I don't know about depicote. My hubby is bipolar and had his best results with Lithium. He took them consistently for many years. Due to side effects such as insulin resistance and psoriasis, we started to experiment with alternative therapy. What we hit on was regular attendance at church activities (meaning we actually participate) and the use of H.A.L.T., meaning never get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired. He attended anger management classes and learned to express his anger in words instead of acting out. He eats a little, every 3 hours and goes to bed at midnight, getting up at 8am. It's been a little over a year since he used meds, but he got off with the help of his doctor, after agreeing that if the disease deteriorated, he would start it again. The doctor eased him off the meds a little at a time. He dims the lights and eats some turkey at about an hour before bed. The tryptophane in the turkey makes him sleepy. Listen to some soft music when you want to go to sleep. Big Band works for us, or light classical. Sweet dreams and best wishes!
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This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). It works to stabilize the mood and reduces extremes in behavior.
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Lichen are low in protein and high in carboydrates. It can turn hard rock into loose soil. It would deposit minerals and nutrients. It secretes an acid that dissolves the minerals, rocks, soil. It also releases compounds that kill bacteria.
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My friend was on lithium. It made her feel better but there were some terrible side effects. # 1 all her hair fell out (after only 3 weeks!) #2 is lithium builds up your system. She almost poisoned herself and came close to dying so follow the directions EXACTLY as prescribed
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Well, NiCd and NiMH batteries can be charged and stop charging at full charge without the help of some device to determine if it's full. Once the NiCd and NiMH is full, the current will just pass through and waste your electricity (and if it's left charging at full charge for extended periods, it can also damage the batteries). So it doesn't actually disconnect the current. Just passes through.\n\nBut in Lithium ion batteries, you need some kind of device to determine if it's fully charged. Cellphones, PDA, and iPods kinds of turn on (like, it shows the charging display, but it's not actually on and in your normal thing) when it's plugged into a current so it can detect if it's fully charged. So basically, the device is the mini-computer that determines the charge of the battery.\n\nSo, to answer your question, don't try to create a circuit that will disconnect the current when a Lithium Ion battery becomes fully charged, unless you have the capability, materials, time, and patience to do it. And steady hands. It's really tricky to build a Lithium Ion Battery charger.\n\nPS Penguins!!!
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There is a risk. Lithium Carbonate will, over time severely impair the liver and thyroid function. The function of these organs are monitored and lithium blood levels are taken at regular intervals to prevent a build up in the body and in order to determine the correct dose for you. You are taking it without medical supervision and could suffer serious side effects like liver dysfunction, hypothyroidism, hypertension, water retention and weight gain. I would go to your Doctor and explain what you have done and tell him/her of the beneficial effects that you are having and request a trial period of Lithium therapy under proper medical supervision. Jules, Australia.
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Lithium boils at 1342 C.\nhttp://www.lenntech.com/Periodic-chart-elements/Li-en.htm
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http://science.howstuffworks.com/lightning.htm
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Lithium is used for the treatment of manic/depressive (bipolar) and depressive disorders. Lithium is a positively charged element or particle that is similar to sodium and potassium. It interferes at several places inside cells and on the cell surface with other positively charged atoms such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium which are important in many cellular functions. Lithium interferes with the synthesis and reuptake of chemical messengers by which nerves communicate with each other (neurotransmitters). Lithium also affects the concentrations of tryptophan and serotonin in the brain. In addition, lithium increases the production of white blood cells in the bone marrow. Lithium's effects usually begin within one week of starting treatment, and the full effect is seen by 2 to 3 weeks. The most common side effects that can occur in persons taking lithium are fine hand tremor, dry mouth, altered taste perception, weight gain, increased thirst, increased frequency of urination, mild nausea or vomiting, impotence, decreased libido, diarrhea, and kidney abnormalities.\nUnluckily, your question let realize that you are taking it with no prescription!\nThat’s is wrong and risk because Lithium mustn’t be considered a simple product as like as a vitamin! Please talk with your doctor and if you are already taking it will be opportune to measure its level in the blood.
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Lithium is very reactive, especially as a metal interacting with water. I would classify boron as reactive.
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Lithium is for bipolar (it manages the mania and depression). Effexor is generally for depression, sometimes anxiety, and Xanax is for anxiety.\nSo yes, they should work.
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The symptoms of Manic Depression will return within two to three days. Lithium is a treatment...not a cure. Alas, no cure exists. Untreated, people with this die of suicide at an alarming rate. The suffering they experience is rivaled only by that of those who love them. Ongoing Lithium treatment is vital
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"Lithium (IPA: /ˈlɪθiəm/, from Greek: lithos: stone, because it was discovered in petalite) is a chemical element with the symbol Li and atomic number 3. Lithium is one of only four elements theorized to have been created in the first three minutes of the universe through a process called Big Bang nucleosynthesis. It is in group 1 of the periodic table, among the alkali metals and is the lightest solid element."
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lithium-6 + neutron ------> helium-4 +  hydrogen-3\n\nC