I didn't want to have to get blood tests for Lithium, as you need them since it is toxic at a certain level in the blood. I was given Abilify while hospitalized for mania, which is an anti psychotic but seems to work to prevent full blown mania at least, so maybe it works as a mood stabilizer also -- I take it still at a lower dose. I also take Wellbutrin (generic) anti depressant which did more for me than Celexa.