".... While I'm on that subject, I'm not in the medical profession at all, and these are just my personal experiences. Anything I say should be taken with a grain of salt...."

C'mon beep! You're being too modest, and I know you better than that! You know more about medications used in bipolar disorder than many pharmacists that I know. As I have said, practical experience trumps book knowledge many times over. Also, you are very observant and have wisdom and compassion beyond your advanced years; you are definitely no dummy (even for an American).

Uh oh, now I'm going to get it!

Your answer to 13beans is bang-on! Geez, you really do read my posts .... then add more than I usually do. Way to go buddy! I'm proud to call you a friend! (seriously).

Sincerely, from a close friend and admirer. - Cam