I take 5 grams of Omega 3s daily. In addition to Lamictal, Wellbutrin, Klonopin, Risperdal, Flexeril (as needed), a multi-vitamin, B-complex, synthroid, kelp capsule (1 a day), metformin, iron (twice a week).

I take the Omega 3s because of the very promising evidence suggesting they are a positive adjunct therapy in treating depression. It will not work on its own. Perhaps for low grade normal people depression. But bipolar depression is not that. Not at all. I would NEVER rely on just the Omega 3s alone.

I'm vegan, so I get my Omega 3s from Algae derived DHA, Flax seeds (freshly ground), flax oil, and Udo's oil. Despite being vegan, when it comes to my health I will compromise (when it's that or you feel like you'll kill yourself, well, sorry...I pick me). I hate to say that, but I do. Gelatin, for example is in many of our meds. We need them. Anyway, so when I start to spiral downward, I switch out the vegan Omega 3s for fish oil caps. But if you do use Omega 3s as an ADJUNCT therapy, be sure that you also have the right balance of Omega 6 & 9, as well.

Just my $.02, but Omegas alone will not do the trick. If anything it's placebo effect. I was hopeful at one point a few years ago and bought a book about being bipolar and taking Omega 3s. Sure sounded too good to be true...and it is.