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How Can Depression Be Treated?

I recently got released from a mental health hospital because of my depression, and it was strongly because of not taking my meds. While in I was prescribed lithium for the first time, I was also taking Adderall but the nurse practical stopped it thinking it was that medicine that was causing my talking fast. Added chlorpromazine. Now I m home and confused about my meds
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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in my opinion it is necessary to continue to take lithium also do 3 monthly blood tests,

lithium levels, thyroid function

ensure adequate water hydration


proper sleep schedule
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How Can Depression Be Treated?

in my opinion it is necessary to continue to take lithium also do 3 monthly blood tests, lithium levels, thyroid function ensure adequate water hydration proper sleep schedule