Hi Murky; I was on 200 mg of Serequel for about 2 years and I was extremely groggy on it at first. It did pass after about 6 weeks, but I definitely needed 8 hours of sleep a night.

I've only had 1 mixed episodes. It was right before my diagnosis and it was by far one of the worst experiences I have had with this illness, so I do feel for you. I felt lost as well when I was first diagnosed. Educating myself on the illness really helped me.