text: what alternatives are there to taking lithium orate to treat bi-polar? my fiance has bi polar and she's been taking lithium orate to treat it, but lately it seems to not be working.  are there any alternatives without going to the heavy meds?  zanex, prozac, etc. it is always best to look for and treat the cause of a condition, rather than trying to 'cover it up' with drugs.  sherry rogers, m.d. has written an excellent book that explains the causes of mood disorders (bi-polar, major depression, ocd, etc.) and how to identify and fix the many causes.  the book is called: "depression cured at last!".  she documents everything in the book with over 1000 medical research references.  the book is available at amazon.com or from the publisher at 1-800-846-6687.  i highly recommend this book if you have the willingness to learn and the ability to take control of your health.  best wishes.