the lmictal is less good at preventing highs, it can sometimes make it worse so I'd go with the advice to take extra saphris seeing as it's an antipsychotics.

Big hug Irish... I am sorry that you're going through so much...

I do agree with fish though about Lamictal... It made me a little on the high side and I didn't sleep well on it at all... I would try the Saphris but if you haven't seen your doctor for a while I would make an appt

At the same time I think some of this is life... Difficult things going on in your life that you're trying to deal with and it's hard at times.. You don't want to trigger an episode though

If this has been going on for months then I believe it's been going on for too long and you may need a med tweak... Big hug and a blessing...xo

Thanks guys, I really appreciate your advice. I think my pdoc told me to take another Saphris because I was really going through a lot of depression when I last saw him about 3 weeks ago. He also mentioned the Lamictal because he definitely doesn't want me back on Depakote. I loved Depakote and felt so much better when I was on it. It was like I was the old me- laughing and joking with my family with very little depression. I was probably a little hypomanic but that was good for me since he always told me I was seriously bipolar. Anyway I took 1000 mg of Depakote for years and developed fatty liver. My pdoc took me off it and absolutely refuses to put me back on it. I beg for it because I want to feel normal again and would accept future liver disease for the beauty of being well mentally for awhile. I really wish he would put me back on it!!!

Anyway I haven't had too many episodes of mania lately. I did take another Ativan and fell asleep at 2:20 am. It's the weird depression that's killing me. I know if I talked to him he would probably tell me to go back to my old job since it was much less stressful. What do y'all think? This job feels me with pride because I am one of the assistant managers but it's very stressful and often makes me feel hopeless and useless. The other job is menial and boring but doable and much less stressful. It's very boring and I just felt I needed more stimulation and challenge. But know I wonder if the boring one would be better, plus it pays more! Anyway thanks for answering and thanks a lot for listening take care and sweet dreams ~~~Irish

Oh I forgot to add that I had a nervous breakdown 3 years ago and my pdoc put me on 2 Saphris a day to control my emotions and it worked within a week. BUT I eventually went down to 1 Saphris every other night cuz I began to have no emotions whatsoever. I couldn't laugh or even smile and I thought everything and everyone was overrated. He told me Saphris blunted emotions. I just took 2.5mg of Saphris right now cuz I was beginning to feel no energy and my feelings took a big dive. It seems Saphris helps me cope. It gives me energy during the day and puts me to sleep at night. Is that weird? ~~~ Irish

I'm currently on 5 meds (btw.im new here so if i wrote this before ignore this).im on lamictal,topamax,valium,latuda and geodon.why is it that i can get 2 hours of sleep a night feel ok the next day.then do it all again the next nite? Idon't feel manic yet but i feel it coming.i'vbeen on all the antipsychotics that i either break through or get toxic on.really scared i won't find the right meds. Anyone thathas had any meds that help u sleep besides sleeping pills

Hi Serenity,
Your Valium should help you sleep but if it's not you're probably drifting into mania. You should probably check with your pharmacist and see if you are taking meds during the night when you should be taking them during the day. That can really mess your sleep up. Believe me I've done it before. Please check soon before you get to full blown mania cuz then you're going to have to deal with the depressive crash. Take care and wishing you sweet dreams ~~~Irish

I just want to say I'm sorry you're feeling this way. I'm on Geodon, Lunesta, 2 benadryl 2 hydroxyzine and it's been ok. But oh how I know how you feel. My thoughts are with you, please keep trying. It will work for you. Best wishes. big (((HUG)))