I don't know anyone with bipolar disorder who doesn't have horror stories to tell about certain medication. The funny thing is though, it is different for everyone. Both Prozac and Zoloft made me a pepped up suicidal person who saw things and Celexa had me so spaced out that "I" didn't exist. I'm not sure where I was but, my personality was gone. I didn't even have thoughts! So weird. Stopped each one without tapering no problem. After that I said, no more SSRIs ever so, never did try Paxil. Point is, there are loads of people who do well with the three drugs I mentioned or who for whatever reason have issues going off them. People are more likely to be vocal about the bad experiences.

That being said, I freakin' love Wellbutrin except that for the last year or so I'm never properly hungry and can't sleep without Seroquel but, I don't wanna anyway!