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I was prescribed lithium a few months back, getting started on it was hard for the first week or 2 and then it seemed to change things for the better. Last month I was upped to 300 mg x2 daily, but I feel that it started making things worse. My depression has seemed to reach very very bad levels. I was thinking and the only thing that could bring it to what it is now had to be the change. I was wondering if anyone has had experience with Lithium and if it can be the cause of my worsening… read more
Worst drug ever. I don't have bipolar. It was not a good experience.. Only took for 1-2 weeks and stopped.
My doctor checked my Lithium levels and said they were "extremely low." He put me on 300 MG of Lithium XR 3X/day. He did not diagnose me as bipolar but everything I've read indicates that that's what this medication is prescribed for. Does anyone know something I don't? Also, I am perpetually EXHAUSTED!! I also take 2 MG of @Xanax 2X/ day, in addition to @Celexa. (40 MG 2X/ day. I feel like I'm walking in my sleep! Functioning is almost impossible! Any insight would be greatly appreciated!!!
I apologise in advance for this long question. I've been on Imipramine (a Tricyclic antidepressant) since June, and as it wasn't working my then psychiatrist prescribed Lithium to take with it. I've been on it for about two months and they recently increased my dose to 800mg Lithium, as apparently my blood levels were not high enough. It has only slightly improved my mood and since going up to 800mg I have had really bad indigestion and pain in my upper chest and it hurts to swallow anything… read more
I would find a 2nd opinion. It seems to me that if you are having so many side effects with lithium, that it may not be a good choice for you!
Good luck!
Sending prayers!
I take Strattera for my depression
I feel like I'm suffocating in my feelings.
Outside there I have to wear this mask that makes me appear happier but alone I take off the mask.
Sometimes I just snap at people thats why I prefer to be alone.They don't know about this mental illness I have so I'd rather carry this burden alone.😢
Actually you are not your thoughts or emotions step back watching them in your body this helps me😊
I was put on Lithium at the beginning oh September because none of the anti-depressants I was on were working. Despite my blood levels going up I feel worse than ever. Does anyone else have experience of Lithium good or bad?
it depends what the Lithium is being used for. it can help with depression, but it is mainly used for Bipolar Schizophrenia. With most medications, a period of time has to be given to be able to tell… read more
@A MyDepressionTeam Member Yeah I was never "allowed" to have time between hospitalizations and going back to work. But that was a long time ago. Do you like your job? It's hard for me to recall what… read more
Not sure why but lithium has better results for depression. Maybe she didn't want you on too many meds?
Hi my psychiatrist says I have treatment resistant depression as I have not responded to two different antidepressants from different groups so now he has decided to reduce the dose of the antidepressant I'm on and add lithium. I'm worried about taking two drugs at once, how will he know which one to increase/decrease if I still feel depressed?I've been on the lithium for 5 days and feel no benefit from it whatsoever. Many thanks for your replies..
