I saw Dr. Maloney for many years.

I am bipolar and I have takeN Lithium since I was 18.

In 2006, she took me off the medication and I went completely manic. I went into the hospital and it was the worst experience of my life.

I was having a difficult time as it was, and being hospitalized was a major setback for me.

I don't believe there is any evidence that bipolar can be cured, and certainly someone who has been stable with this condition should never be removed from medication.
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