Posted by Mitch on May 16, 2001, at 0:48:16
In reply to Lithium Alone for Depression, posted by Christina on May 15, 2001, at 12:56:08
I am bpII and just restarted lithium *yesterday* at 300mg a day (after a 2 year absence). I am also taking Neurontin and Klonopin. I take a *little* Celexa too. My long-term goal is to stay off all AD's without being plagued by anxiety/panic/depression. I have found that only Li/Neurontin works for major depression of the mood stabilizers I have tried (The only ones I haven't tried is Lamictal and Zonegran). I too, can feel a benefit already frm the Lithium. I am a little dulled, but my thoughts are quieter, and I am more in touch with *perceptual* stimulii rather than just the usual barrage of *conceptual* "trash". Also getting sleepy at bedtime when I should be!
> Hi. I've rambled here for a while about my med history (mainly SSRIs, Tri-cylics, mood stabilizers) for the past 6 years.
> Recently I quit taking Celexa (drug free for about 3 weeks). Withdrawal was bad, and the depression seems to be returning along with sporadic anger and irritability. I want to stay off Celexa, but I had some leftover lithobid (300mgs), so I started taking them until I can see my new PDOC for some relief.
> I actually feel a little better.
> Does anyone take mood stabilizers alone for depression?
> Have you had success?
> I'd love some discussion about this.
> Thanks
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