Ugh. I'm frustrated. Finished up a hypomanic episode about a week ago and now I've crashed into depression. Right at the start of a rigorous EMT course that cost me a grand. Wonderful.

I'm on Lexapro 30mg, Lithium 1500mg, Zyprexa 5mg, and recently added Depakote to the mix now at 500mg. So far all the Depakote has given me is diarrhea 3-5 times a day.

Is there anything out there that can help me stop cycling? I know Lamictal is helpful for bipolar depression and rapid cycling, but I have pretty wicked manias that need to be controlled as well (hence the Depakote).

I really want to be off the APs eventually, but I'm considering using one FDA approved for Bipolar depression.

I don't know. Any suggestions?