Different Meds work for different ppl. Lamactil has worked for me stabilizingy moods better, not perfect. I'm bipolar and am a social worker. I've seen depokote work for ppl. Takes time unfortunately. When starting the zombie like side effects will happen and increased irritability. But I've def seen it help ppl a lot stabilize and get on a steady track. Hang in there. Starting new meds is a hard time period.