To start, no I(late 20’s) am not bipolar as far as I know. And the reason I am using a throwaway account is because my main account is customer facing, and friends and collègues know who I am on certain boards. I lurk here , so I can help her as much as possible. 

Anyways, title. My fiancé(mid 20’s) has just started lithium. I’m not sure exactly what she was taking beforehand, I believe it started with a P, but due to me letting her have her privacy, and my minor dyslexia, I can’t exactly tell you what she was taking. 

I love her so much, and I want the best for her. I understand that she’s changing medications, and what that can entail - it’s not the first time she has changed medication.

The big questions I have is what should I look out for when lithium isn’t working for her, and what can I do to support her while she’s transitioning to lithium? I want to be as supportive and understanding as possible, and any information, whether scientific or anecdotal would be helpful.

As a side note, everything I have read from this subreddit makes me believe that you are all beautiful people. In your darkest times, remember that this stranger thinks the best of you. 

With much love,
Me. 

Side note: I hope my mobile formatting works.