Posted by fattoush on November 27, 2009, at 11:08:14
Scott tells me that it may not be such a good idea to be on Lithium if my main complaint is depression. I really got scared. I am a bipolar II, who was only diagnosed so when she flipped - and only a few years into - anti-depressants. I can be just agitated anxious manic, I can be compulsive manic, never psychotic.
Here's my main serious issue. I am very sensitive to medicines and, on top of it all, get migraine. I have tried practically everything, and of course the obvious, including Depakote. Lithium saved me from suicide at least 3 times.
I am asking for a poll. Yes or no, can it work as monotherapy for depression? I take onle 450 mgs and notice a difference. I'd be better at a higher dose but get very tired and short of breath. Scott, I sincerely appreciate your wise input.
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