Thanks so much for the reply DaveyJones.

I forgot to mention that I am also taking seroquel. I have also heard what you mentioned about ad's and how they can actually make bipolar II worse. I had been off ad's for awhile but my depression has been so stubborn that my pdoc decided to try the emsam. I really hope he is right and that it isn't going to make things worse.

Exercise is a good idea, when I was in the hospital we exercised everyday. They really tried to get it in our heads to exercise everyday even if it was just walking in place for a while. I have a treadmill and I should be using it, but my energy level is zapped. Still I'm sure it would help. I am so ready to at least have warm weather so I can get outside and enjoy the days...I feel like I should be hibernating right now!!

Thanks for your support---
valerie