"my husband just started taking lithium last week and we both have seen a huge difference. yesterday he told me he feels &#039;fine&#039; and not like he doesn&#039;t want to be on this earth any longer. he&#039;s been on multiple antidepressants over the years...none of which have worked. his new psychiatrist seems to have found the right drug. i hope he continues to improve. we both thought lithium was for people with very serious disorders, which we didn&#039;t consider him part of that group. no matter...if it works it works! take care."