I have been recently diagnosed with BPD. I am trying desperately to find the right mix of meds to take care of my symptoms while causing the least number of side effects. What we're all hoping for right? I struggle with angry outbursts, like short episodes of rage, that seem to come from some deep anxiety or fear. I have been experiencing depression, but it comes and goes throughout the day. It's not present all of the time, but when it hits, it can be debilitating. I also have anxiety mainly surrounding fear of abandonment in all of its forms. I'm raising a 13 year old as a single parent so I need to be on my game as far as mood stabilization goes. We've always had a fantastic relationship (my child and I), but she's starting to get old enough to realize I'm struggling with emotion regulation and it's really taking a toll on our relationship. I want/need to be regulated for her to provide the ebst role model I can for her future relationships. Does anyone have any recommendations for med combos that might help these symptoms? I'm starting to get scared that I won't find the right meds. My Dr started me on 500mg depakote, recently increased dose to 1000mg, with .5 mg Clonazepam as needed, 100 mg Trazodone at night as needed for sleep. has anyone tried Topomax, Lamictal, Wellbutrin, Abilify or any combination of those? Has anyone tried Depakote and if so, did it relieve symptoms? I'm open to any ideas. Thanks!!