Hi PTK- Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I have never been prescribed a mood stabilizer before and I am very nervous about it.My main concerns are bad side effects that would result in me being even more depressed or a manic episode or in me being hospitalized ( which I have never been but probably should have) I was planning to spend time this weekend to do some research before my upcoming appt. which will be with a nurse practitioner .How do I research drugs from 5 neutral sources? Thanks,Joanie