I'm on 3mg xanax each night just to knock me out. I've been on the hypomanic edge for the last 6 months, which is a rather good place to be for a BP. It sounds like your needs are urgent and you should go to a different doc. I saw a regular MD during the first episode that I actually sought help for, maybe 5-6 years ago. He prescribed Valproic Acid (mood stabilizer). It takes awhile to kick in, but it worked for me. Now Lamictal is doing the job pretty well, but it does keep me on the high side. Then again, I'm on a high dose.

But yeah, I think you need to see a different doc as soon as you can. There are regular MD's out there who have a decent amount of knowledge when it comes to mental health.