A person reflects on the impact of lithium on kidney health while questioning the effectiveness of lamotrigine for bipolar disorder management.
A person expresses deep emotional pain, seeking support, and is encouraged to reach out for help and use grounding techniques.

Mental health struggles vary individually, questioning standard treatments. The author reflects on medication effects amid life’s complexities and confusion.
Living with suicide in my head, not my hands — a day of intrusive thoughts, struggle, and quiet persistence.
Have you ever known someone that has such severe distress that can lead to thoughts of suicide?
An individual’s anxious journey to consult a neurologist about troubling symptoms, expressing worries regarding diagnosis and personal challenges.
The author reflects on day five without lithium, experiencing sadness and withdrawal concerns while navigating personal relationships and upcoming plans.

I’m from the UK — living with pain and mental illness, sharing my journals and fragments to show what it really looks like to keep going.