Lithium’s reputation for harsh side effects keeps many patients away—but most are manageable with smart, evidence-based care.

Lithium, pramipexole, bupropion, carbamazepine, valproate, and trazodone. Meds that require special skill to start: 

“When I’m manic, I feel like I put on Superman’s vest.” 

That’s how one patient explained why he didn’t want to stay on lithium. He wasn’t denying the crashes. He just wasn’t ready to give up the highs.
Another described it differently:
“If you take too much of it you're slightly underwater, but if you take too little you're floating three feet above the water.”

It’s gaining popularity as a “natural” form of lithium, but this over-the-counter form has hidden risks.

Where is ADHD care today? This comprehensive update covers the latest stimulant formulations, nonstimulant innovations, and digital therapeutics. We also provide evidence-based approaches for managing ADHD with common comorbidities including anxiety, depression, autism, bipolar disorder, and psychosis.