I have been taking Lithium for bi-polar disorder for 35 years.
I have been sober, with the help of AA, for 9 years.
From my experience: If I stop taking my Lithium, I will get high (manic) and not be able to come down without intervention (hospitalization).
So, I can't be sober if I stop taking my medication.
I would be foolish to act on the advice of those who put forth the opposite opinion.
Perhaps their advice is based on their experience ?
Maybe not.
I would prefer not to take meds.
I was recently offered a prescription for wellbutrin (bupropion) for depression.
The psychiatrist agreed that I could try exercise instead.
I still haven't tried wellbutrin.
Seems like a wonderful pill.
Not for me though.
Not yet.