"after being misdiagnosed and mistreated for 20 years, i finally understood that i am bipolar type 2. i noticed a huge difference on lithium (i don&#039;t have any other meds whatsoever now) the first day i took it as i immediately leveled out. the antidepressant effect took slightly longer to kick in but this medication has changed my life. i don&#039;t feel cut off like i did on ssri meds and i don&#039;t have any side effects at all. all my blood work has been perfect and i am really pleased beyond any expectations with the effect and the total lack of side effects. i don&#039;t feel like i am on a medication at all - it feels like i have suddenly become normal. "