I just dropped an open bottle of lithium tablets on the floor

[Droopy]

It was a sad reminder picking up all of those tablets off of the floor. Most people don't start getting meds that they have to take forever until they are in their 50s. I've been taking meds regularly since I was 30. I'm 35 now. I guess things could be worse.

[Midlodemocrat]

1. I was 32 when I was diagnosed with thyroid disease.

Been taking the medication every since. :hug:

[RedShoes]

5. I have a family history of thyroid disease...

and fear I'll have to start soon too.

[Heidi]

2. .

As an admirer of your heart and mind, I'm glad you have access to the meds that help you. You're one of DU's best and most kind. :hug:

[Droopy]

3. Thanks very much Heidi

You are very kind. I stopped posting and reading here for a little while, but I've come to the conclusion that I've got too many friends here to just walk away. I'm a DU addict for life even if I find myself wishing that we had better candidates to vote for.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

12. true that. nt

[hedgehog]

4. C'mon Droopy- you really haven't lived until you've dropped a bottle

of pill so the floor and then had to keep the dogs from munching on them as you scramble to pick them up!

[Droopy]

6. lol!

Yes, I guess things could be worse. I could have a puppy dog that's OD'd on lithium. :D

[hedgehog]

9. No one EVER drops a bottle with just 4 or 5 pills in it!

It's always the day after you've picked up a re-fill!

[Droopy]

15. Hahaha, so true

:)

[ChazII]

7. Started on my anti-seizure meds

in 1967 when I was 9. I will be on them until I die. Things could be worse -- at least I am seizure free.

[Droopy]

10. I don't know where I'd be if I had a seizure problem

I'm a trucker and I guess I sure wouldn't be doing that for a living. I'm glad that you are alright now.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

8. i know several young men (22-26) who are HIV+ and i feel that way too

you shouldnt have to worry about mortality, pills etc til you are older.

:hug:

[Droopy]

11. Thanks for the hug Pri

I wish your friends good luck and good health. :hug:

[Kali]

13. not that there is much comparison

but lots of people on asthma meds for life I am sure there are other examples.

and yep it could be so much worse - you could be in a situation where you didn't have them to take.

[Droopy]

16. Yes that's true

Speaking of respiratory problems, August 8th will mark four months since I've quit smoking. I guess I'm doing alright all things considered.

[Kali]

18. Excellent! Good for you!

Gotta be one of the hardest things to do.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

14. also thank you for taking your lithium. i wish my father would. thank you for being

responsible for yourself and for those who love you

[Droopy]

17. Thank you

Yeah I learned my lesson the hard way. I stopped taking my meds 6 months after I was diagnosed and ended up back in the hospital. Now days I never even miss let alone think about quitting taking my meds.

[DebJ]

19. My son had to start taking meds in 7th grade. He's 28 now.

Takes a mix of like 6 twice a day. The obesity they caused will shorten his life by many, many years. He probably won't see 50.So yes, it could be worse.