Hi Babs, I am so sorry that you are not feeling well. I was diagnosed last May and I am experiencing difficulties from time to time also. I realized that I have been bipolar for a very long time and it has taken a toll on me emotionally and this disease has affected my entire life. However, I am grateful that I know what I have, and that there is hope through meds and therapy. My therapist told me that as far as the meds go there is an element of trial and error. So, hang in there. Stress seems to trigger my mania. Life is so stressful at times and it is so difficult. I call my pdoc when I'm not feeling right and he makes the adjustments to my medication. I have found that this forum offers so much understanding from people who experience similar difficulties. It also is a comfort to me to know that I can be helpful to someone else through offering my experience, strength and hope. I offer you my compassion, my love and my prayers. Take care, Tlynn1019