Coming Off Lithium

[WonderWomanUK]

Hi everyone,

I know everyone is different but just wondering if you’ve suffered with PPP how long you were (or are if still) taking lithium for?

I’m about to be discharged from the perinatal service and the psychiatrist has recommended I’m on it for two years total.

Ultimately it doesn’t matter, I’ll take it as long as I need to but interested on others experiences.

Thanks

[Ellie_at_APP Partner]

Hi WonderWomanUK

I wasn’t on lithium myself but have heard from others that they were prescribed it for 2 years after pp like you have. I also know others who have a bipolar diagnosis and take it ongoing as a mood stabiliser.

I hope others who have taken it might reply too.

I hope you feel ok about being discharged from the perinatal team, it’s quite a big step isn’t it ?

Take care

Ellie

[WonderWomanUK in reply to Ellie_at_APP]

Thank you for getting in touch!

It is a big step being discharged! Feeling positive though!

[Oaktree41]

hi WonderWomanUK

After a hiatus I’ve returned to APP

My wife has been on lithium since September 2016. Her lithium levels are monitored by 6 weekly blood checks, there’s not much discussion moving her to other meds. It’s really helped her turn the corner.

Hope this helps.

[WonderWomanUK in reply to Oaktree41]

That’s great news Oaktree41! Thank you

I’ve found it beneficial for me too!