I really think you need to be inpatient. Someone has to be able to do something for you.

that would be the last option the problem is the lamictal it has antidepressant propities and even though my depression is milder it feeds the hypomania and for some reason does not lenghen the periods between the high and low but this is the best we can do others have bad side effects or because of my adverse reactions to meds there really is no other meds i can take until they come out with a new mood stabilizer

I can only take lamictal in the morning bc it makes me more energetic. Do you set alarms to take meds at the same time each day? Timing is everything in my own experiences.

Lamictal really gets me wound up as well... I liked it but it effects me much like an AD

I would talk with your doc about doing something to find a combo that works... I sort of agree with Sunshine... Maybe going inpatient to find the right med regime could really help you.... xo

I find olanzapine helpful for depression and hypomania. I also take Paxil with it, but taking an antidepressant isn't always necessary because it has mild antidepressant effects on its own (but better with an antidepressant). Since manias your main issue, I wonder if olanzapine/Zyprexa has been tried?
Best wishes XO

I am one zyprex now doesn't do a it.keeps me from becoming fully manic just hypomanic so their it is best we can do tried other meds did not fully work so this isn't it thanks

You have to find a balance and what works for you. When I'm swinging high I try to find positive things to do that burn energy.When I am swinging low I do less but still, stay busy finding positive pick-me-ups like watching positive videos on youtube. Gentle stretching and or meditation before bed can be helpful in combination with non-habit-forming sleep aids. Anywhere you can get the mind to go the body will follow most likely. Sometimes I do things to trick my mind and body into submission and find ways to change my routine just a little to mix things up a little.
Reading my bible and praying also has become really important here lately. Eating well and regularly also is really important. Meds don't really work for me or have too many side effects for me so I can't speak on the meds. Going in and out of inpatient services has not worked for me either so I can't speak to that either. Counseling has helped some if you can find the right therapist that is.Just don't give up or give in to your Bipolar, keep you in control, not the Bipolar.That can be very hard I know, however it can be done.
I will say if you can't stay in control then meds and inpatient services may be your only option as of right now. Keeping yourself and others safe is really important.

thanks all great advice i am trying the high has lessened and although it will come again in a few days i will try to direct it to a positive experience the crafting has to slow down and have done some positive things to help me from spending money i stopped my prime membership took out all debit cards and credit cards and cut up some cards and a lim ited amount of money on all of them sleep is still a pfroblem whatever mood so still benadryl and lavender more often all positive goals

Good job bywena!