Lithium

It's a metal and a salt. It's used in all sorts of products. Batteries, medications, lubricants and whatever else. I take a small amount of lithium. When at the dr she asked how often do i take it. A few times a week. Why? I use it when I start getting amped up, irritable, intolerant or when my wife notices a subtle sharpness in my vocal cadence.

I told my doctor I don't want to take it anymore. Why not? All the crazy people used to take it and because of that it has a stigma attached to it. She goes on to tell me it is an essential medication and no other drug in the world can do what it does. It's extremely effective and you're taking a significantly small dose compared to how it was being administered in the 60s-80s.

Ok then. I guess I'll continue taking it. Grrrr.

She then went on to tell me about a company in mineral wells Texas that bottles their water and sells it under the label of 'Crazy Water' because they have a high concentration of lithium in their water supply. Thanks for sharing that, it makes me feel better, said no one ever. I was like seriously? I'm complaining about the stigma attached to lithium and you share an anecdote about crazy water?!?!? What the hell?

She's really is a fantastic doctor and would never consider seeing someone else. I've been seeing her for 16 or 17 years. She saved my life when I was at the lowest point in my life. She sure missed the mark on the lithium thing. 🤦‍♂️