Hey, I'm bipolar type 2, which is what I think you're describing. I've also had my share of Psych ward time.
I am currently on Lamictal and Seroquel, as well as Zoloft and Xanax.

In my experience, Seroquel can make you kind of out of it, a little zombie-like. For me, it reduced my appetite, but for some people it increases appetite. So just have a regular, healthy diet even when you don't feel like eating or overeating.

Lamictal can cause a bad rash that can be dangerous, but it's a pretty rare side effect. So thats probably the itchiness you mentioned. Keep an eye out for big red splotches or hives, but it's not common.

If you feel like they aren't working, talk to your psychiatrist about adding an antidepressant (like Prozac or Zoloft) or an anti anxiety med (such as Klonopin or Xanax).

Personally, I'm treatment resistant, so this combination has not worked much for me, but hopefully it works better for you.

Feel free to message me or whatever, hope this was helpful.

Im currently on Seroquel too, and i experienced wight gain indeed. Especially when i started taking them i was hungry all the time and never felt sated even after a great meal, but it got easier over time. On the one hand you really get used to controlling yourself and also the hunger vanishes (at least a little bit...) I experience some other side effects, but its ok, all in all im pleased with it...

I'm bipolar 2. I've been in and out of the hospital a few times also. I'm on lamictal and wellbutrin. Lamictal always worked awesome for me, no side affects. I was put on seroquel for sleep but I hated it because it made me feel like a zombie. And I gained weight on it because I felt like eating everything lol

I hope your treatment is working for you!