Journal
This is journal, journey is neither recovery or decline, but a real-time record of living through pain, medication, fatigue, and change.
Nothing is rewritten or softened.
Pain, sleep, mood, movement, and treatment are tracked honestly over time. Not for performance or narrative — simply to preserve patterns, evidence, and the reality of daily survival.
Entries can seem detached and that is the nature of the beast, you know when your arm is broken but not when your mind is!
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Day 3 without lithium – it’s kicking in
Struggling with withdrawal symptoms, the narrator faces a challenging day but finds comfort in routine, companionship, and creativity.
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Day 2 – On the wagon, the no lithium wagon
The author reflects on exhaustion after a family meal, considers ME, and emphasises seeking medical advice for similar situations.
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Day 1 without lithium
After 24 hours without lithium, I’m feeling unusual yet calm, but aware of potential relapse; I’ve sought medical advice for my changes
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Lithium Carbonate – Priadel in the UK
Lithium is a type of medicine known as a mood stabiliser. It’s used to treat mood disorders such as:
