I used to be on antipsychotics, mainly for skin-picking however they all gave me mania. I'm not sure why ap's are still prescribed for bi-polar when there is a more natural remedy such as lithium. Even at smaller doses there can be a benefit. People say it's dangerous but the problem most people have is they don't the right precautions when using lithium.
Like drinking 8 8 oz glasses of water a day to balance your sodium and potassium levels, eating a low carb healthy diet and exercising. I've been on it now for about a month and there is some nausea etc, but I follow the docs orders and it works wonders.
Personally I can't stand ap's