I am in the process of coming off lithium with the support and supervision of my family and psychiatrist. I am bipolar. I am doing this VERY slowly. Lithium did wonders for me and I am forever thankful but I have gained a lot of weight in just a year! I had a really bad episode a year ago, and found lithium to be the only thing that healed me (I tried numerous medicines throughout my life). I would like to get pregnant this year, that is why I am trying to get my weight down and not have any drugs in my body. I have cut my dose in half this week and I feel great emotionally but I have the WORST headache in the world. I cannot seem to get it to go away. It is debilitating. I have never been one to get migraines before. Has anyone ever experienced this side effect from coming off lithium? Any other side effects experienced? Thanks so much for your help always, community. Your openness and support have helped me through many hard times. #Bipolar #BipolarAwareness #lithium #MentalHealth