So I've been severely depressed lately. Like not wanting to do what I enjoy (computer,writing) anymore.

I just want to sleep and sleep.

I also have been having mood swings.

Where one mood will last hours or days and then suddenly switch.

Saw my psychiatrist today and he prescribed a new medication 💊 for me to try.

Called Lithium and it is 300 mg.

I haven't tried it yet as my pharmacist can't get it till Saturday or Monday.

I hope it works though. I'm tired of feeling this way.

I told my psychiatrist I almost self harmed twice.

He told me if I ever feel not safe to call him anytime.

I hope that I never get that desperate or to that point.

I'm surprised that he prescribed Lithium as it is for bipolar and I'm not diagnosed with that. He did ask me if I experience mania and listed symptoms of it. I told him I only experience one of those symptoms which is racing thoughts.

Is it common for a psychiatrist to prescribe a medication 💊 for a disorder you aren't diagnosed with?