Well, from what I understand, Lamictal is better for bipolar depression than suppressing mania. So if you're having more hypo/manic symptoms than depressive symptoms, you might need a different med in the mix.

A bipolar friend of mine has a hard time with getting overstimulated. She has had to set a really strict daily schedule for meals and sleep, and a restricted diet as well, to keep things in check for herself. Hopefully you won't need to do that!

Do take it easy with the benzos - my pdoc won't even give me them. Guess I must raise one too many warning flags or something. The stuff I have for anxiety is practically useless and makes me too groggy to make it worthwhile unless I'm hysterical (which honestly never happens.)