Depression
"Lithium is my Wonder Drug. I&#039;m 51, was depressed on &amp; off for years, had major depression for 7+ years, &amp; have been suicidal since age 7. 



The last 2 years were exhausting trying to stay ahead of the suicidal pull in spite of entering therapy &amp; getting medicated. I finally asked my psychiatrist for ANY aggressive treatment -- regardless of the severity of the side effects -- because I was going to lose the battle.



He asked me to try Lithium, first.



Within a month, I had ZERO desire to kill myself.



Side effects: Major leg tremors (I take Effexor). I feel a little flat, but NO complaints; I can&#039;t REMEMBER the last time I wasn&#039;t suicidal, DAILY. I&#039;m STUNNED at how this &quot;alternative&quot; feels &amp; am glad I held on long enough to experience it."