Lithium - is it really the Gold standard for depression/bipolar d/o?

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I'm 25 y/o and diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I was recently perscribed Lithium because my MD said she was running out of options. She stated that Lithium is the Gold standard for bipolar and depression d/o.
I am still depressed and im very tired... feel very sluggish and lazy. I feel like my arms and legs wont move as fast as I want them to. I went to the MD and my thyroid is hypo. I know that Lithium is a thyroid anatagonist. Im on Leveoxyl now and feeling 25% better. Not much.. but atleast a little.,

Anyone have Bipolar or depression and or have any experience with Lithium?

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