I have had a compulsion disorder , skin -picking, and nothing i have ever rtaken has helped. Is this unusual for people dealing with bipolar, i know that anxiety goes hand in hand with other illnesses, but this is soo frustrating,embarassing, and causes alot of shame. I havent worn shorts in years, and other areas of my life, not comfortable being seen naked by husband, or drs. This is something i hadnt talked about until recently, thinking it makes me look even more screwed up than i am. will see dr. april 15, and will admit this problem ive hid for 15 years. I recently called the nurses and asked for increase of lamictal(taking 50 mg daily), and found out they want me to take risperdel(not sure about spelling), which isnt what i wanted, already have a pharmacy at home!! does anyone have experience with this drug, and is it effective ?? will be starting just 1 mg daily, i believe, doesnt seem like much but what do i know? really appreciate any comments, either/or about compulsions and how to deal with them, and risperdel. take care