Drugs or no drugs? The use of psychiatric drugs to treat some forms of mental illness is becoming more prevalent. For instance, Prozac is used to treat depression in some patients, and lithium is used to treat manic-depressive patients. Some people are reluctant to use these drugs because they feel such use interferes with their true personality. Others are against this method of treatment because they think that these people should “just get themselves together.” Hypothesize, based on what you have learned, how these drugs might affect the functioning of the brain. Do you think people should take medicines for emotional problems? If yes explain and if no please explain. Thanks and have a great day.

I am currently on Lithium for Bipolar Disorder. I am just curious what others think of the question. This is not a school related question.

Summarized question: Is it OK to stop taking Lithium for Bipolar Disorder?