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#1
May 20, 2007, 09:35 PM
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Was put on lithium (if i decide to take it, which for now, I'm too scared to start). does that mean i'm bipolar? is anyone else on lithium and AD's for dep? confused, not sure what i'm doing... lost...
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May 20, 2007, 10:50 PM
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Lithium is most known for treatment of bipolar - it may have other uses that I'm not familiar with...
I would suggest calling pdoc back and getting some clarification. He may suspect something but not sure yet? Since your concerned - I would call..
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May 20, 2007, 11:16 PM
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</font><blockquote><div id="quote"><font class="small">Quote:</font>
ouch said: Was put on lithium (if i decide to take it, which for now, I'm too scared to start). does that mean i'm bipolar? is anyone else on lithium and AD's for dep? confused, not sure what i'm doing... lost... </div></font></blockquote><font class="post"> I took it years ago for being Unipolar which is when as my pdoc described my up was about what other people's normal is and my lows are like way low and happen really quick. It is a derivative of depression not bipolar but ... it is certainly something to discuss with your T. |
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May 21, 2007, 12:19 AM
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Hi Ouch,
Yes, sometimes Lithium is used to treat severe depression. It can be added to other antidepressants if you're not responding, especially if you're struggling with suicidal thoughts...apparently sometimes it can help. I was on it this winter myself for those reasons. As others have said, if you have additional questions, it's good to contact your physician about it, but prescribing Lithium doesn't necessarily mean that they think you are bipolar. It can indeed be used to treat depression. Take care, ErinBear
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May 21, 2007, 12:56 AM
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I was just started on lithium for depression. I am not bipolar and I think its helping with my severe depression.
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May 21, 2007, 07:04 PM
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I too was started on litium recently and was concerned like you.He has got me on 450mg a day.I will be increased again this week.
I have been really struggling with my depression for over a year.Im not feeling anything from the drug other than I think it helps me control some self harm. There is a history of bipolar in my family so I think I was put on lithium until I see a pdoc. Good luck ,feel free to PM |
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May 21, 2007, 08:47 PM
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i know of ppl that have been on lithium for depression
there are properties of lithium that help when a real close friend and client of the service i worked for went on it i studied up on it for him.. i can find that research if u want... pm me if u want me to find it.. hope it helps if u decide to take it talk more about ur concerns with ur doc |
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