u/Unlikely-Artichoke63

I missed a single dose of lithium and hit a little stress the next day. I have been in a depressive hole ever since (it was last weekend). I haven't been really depressed in years. My family has forgotten what it is or how to help me. I'm freaked out. I made an appt with my psychiatrist for next Wednesday but don't know what they can do, really... any advice for how to jolt me out of this would be welcome. I don't understand why this has happened or how to make it stop. I haven't missed any other doses and should theoretically be protected? Just have to get out of the hole first.

Has this happened to anyone before? Do you have to go on a higher dose for a while until it ends?