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Old Oct 20, 2014, 09:46 PM
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From my experience Lithium deals with mania and not so well with depression. Maybe that is why you are on another mood stabilizer that is supposed to deal with you depression. I would have a frank discussion with your pdoc about each med you are on and what they are for before making any changes. I am nearly 5 months into a deep depression too and even ECT hasn't shaken it off, though it did bring some relief. I feel for you and hope you see brighter days soon.
Thank you I hope you see brighter days as well. I was thinking about ECT. I have heard so many conflicting things about it. You said it brought you some relief. How much and for how long? My last depression was over a year long. I don't know if I can handle that again. Ugh idk