Hello. I was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder last year. I have been experiencing manic & depressive episodes since I was a teenager. I've been on Depakote for the last few months (8) after trying at least 7 different medications with varying degrees of success/allergic reactions. Unfortunately I have to switch as my husband and I want to start trying for a baby late next year and Depakote is very dangerous for babies in the first 6 weeks. I'm worried I won't find something I can take while pregnant. I'm in the middle of switching and having a very rough time. I have panic attacks too during extreme stress and they are happening a couple times a day right now. I'm so anxious I can't even drive. Which of course is giving me cabin fever! My family doesn't really understand my condition but thankfully I have the most understanding and supportive husband possible. But I feel like I'm weighing him down constantly. I want to find a local support group but thought I should try something online first. Thank you for listening.