Kidney and thyroid were not monitored regularly - in fact my doc never brought that up. This doc is sending me for those tests.
My lith level has been tested, but not reg. Another reason for switching docs. This is the same doctor that fairly recently didn't tell me that zyprexa would possibly put weight on me -- so fast in fact that my GP recommended stopping because the blood glucose was a major risk at that point. Yeah, it would have been nice to know the side effects first, before I liked it's effects.

So far so good. I feel more up it seems overall. I am a bit more manicy and I do crash a little in the evening, and I feel myself come down a bit about 5 hours after my lamictal dose but not too bad, I can just tell. Weight is consistent, although I didn't gain with lithium.

We'll see if it effects my mood. Hopefully for the better since I am prone to having a "bit" of a temper
This is a weird time for me, trying to get a house, major career transition, and saving up for an engagement ring - it's an awful lot right now, and I know I'm a bit off because of all this at times.

Good to know about traz. I go manic, not too much depression (just situational sometimes). I will keep an eye on that, I hope to try it tonight in case I can't wake up well, it's ok on a weekend.

Thanks for the advice everyone.
I hope to go in for the blood test soon. I just have to get up earlier than the seniors to beat them waiting in line for bloodwork at the hospital.