I was told at my psych consult yesterday that they don't feel lithium alone will be enough, and I may get depressed. I tend to get depressed around January/February until May/June, and they said they'd like me to give Lithium 2-3 months to see how it helps with everything but if I don't feel 100% where I want to be by then to go on something along with it... So I am trying to start my research now for what I'd like to take. They suggested Seroquel but it makes me too tired and I have a young child who I need to be able to respond to at night. SSRI medications affect me negatively so I am looking for some alternatives.. Both of these ones stood out to me. Anyone have experience with Wellbutrin or Effexor? I am going to talk to my doctor about them when I see her next week but probably won't go on anything right away.

I have been a bit teary-eyed and weepy the last couple of days but I am thinking that might just be from getting relief from my hypomanic symptoms.