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reneep31
reneep31

Hello, I've been on many antidepressants for the last twenty years. My new psychiatrist looked at my gene test and said I lack a gene to transmit serotonin. She wants me to start on a low level of lithium, eventually add some lamictal. I'm very scared about this, because lithium sounds dangerous to me. I've just had all of these recurring thoughts about death for years, was diagnosed with anxiety, now they are saying OCD and depression.



Has anyone tried Lithium and Lamictal?  I'm currently on Pristiq, but she is taking me off of that.



Thanks so much for any advice or info!

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Mid
Depression is a chemical imbalance medical condition. Serotonin is the chemical that is found in the human body.
I think you'll find your level of balance and thinking will improve, However, you need to keep a journal to help you sort through your usual thought pattern.

In other words, what works for one person may not be effective for another person.

Best wishes with your decision.
carlyj1202
carlyj1202
Lithium is the worst. Please don't do that. I think that keeping a journal is the best advice.

I have been on anti-depression and anxiety meds for years. And I am really regretting that nothing works.

I have been told to go to a hypno-therapist. Been there done that...no such luck.
carlyj1202
carlyj1202
I am so sick and tired of being sick and tired
carlyj1202
carlyj1202
I am so sick and tired of being sick and tired.
reneep31
reneep31
Carly, have you tried lithium?
SameDeal
SameDeal
Don't do it. Lithium? Oh. My. God. Get someone who knows what they are doing if you need something (which you can't confirm if they are stupid enough to recommend lithium). Sounds like you need some MUCH better doctors and therapists.
SameDeal
SameDeal
reneep31 - research Lithium. My God. I thought everybody knew how bad that is.
reneep31
reneep31
Now I'm really freaked out! I went to the psychiatrist yesterday. She said this is the lowest dose of Lithium and not dangerous. She said she uses it a lot with people who have the gene that I am missing.
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