"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."