I hope the lamictal works out for you - you deserve to find something that really works! (depakote is like toxic waste or something hope you can get rid of it) Lamictal and depakote at the same time is really tricky.

If I ever have to bring my kiddo to an appt I will have to bring the dvd player she got for her birthday...I know bad mommy but I don't want my 2 year old repeating words like MANIA and LITHIUM to Grandma and Grandpa (they dont know im nuts) LOLOLOL

HUGS for you!