@james46 I began taking medication for depression and a few other mental health issues 21 years ago. It was frustrating finding an antidepressant that worked. I went through the 6 week trial of a bunch of them before I found that Wellbutrin did the job - sort of. Even so, it was more than 5 years until I could say I wasn't seriously suicidal.

I'm just beginning to take Lithium, only up to 300mg. So far I don't feel any effect.

Depression and anxiety and PTSD are hard problems to live with. I told my therapist yesterday that I'm tired of being depressed. It just never seems to take a break. Maybe Lithium will bring some relief. I'm also considering ECT and EMDR.

Jim