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The History and Challenges of Using Lithium to Treat Bipolar Disorder
1:01:34 - 1:12:30 (10:56)
Lithium has been successful in treating bipolar disorder but certain factors prevented it from reaching all patients in need. People with bipolar disorder experience a removal of certain neural connections over time, leading to a difficulty in registering their own emotional and somatic states.
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Despite being a successful treatment for many with bipolar disorder, lithium's toxicity and the need for ongoing monitoring has led to the search for better treatments, even though there have been countless scientific studies supporting its effectiveness.
1:01:34 - 1:08:46 (07:12)
bipolar disorder
Summary
Despite being a successful treatment for many with bipolar disorder, lithium's toxicity and the need for ongoing monitoring has led to the search for better treatments, even though there have been countless scientific studies supporting its effectiveness.
ChapterThe History and Challenges of Using Lithium to Treat Bipolar Disorder
EpisodeThe Science & Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
PodcastHuberman Lab
People with bipolar disorder show atrophy of some neural connections over time that makes them poor at registering their own internal state, particularly their emotional and somatic states.
1:08:46 - 1:12:30 (03:43)
Bipolar Disorder
Summary
People with bipolar disorder show atrophy of some neural connections over time that makes them poor at registering their own internal state, particularly their emotional and somatic states.