Hi, I haven't been on the board lately so just now saw your posts. Hashimoto's or BP. Oh, how I've weighed that one many times. I was on many different AD's through the years for major depression and anxiety. I was only diagnosed with BP last June. I definitely know now that I'm BP (really didn't want to believe it). Once my husband went with me to the Pdoc, and described my moods and we noticed a cycle, then everything started falling into place. Since then, it's been a roller coaster as far as meds. I have terrible reactions to drugs. Lamictal is an awesome place to start! Love me some Lamictal and it doesn't affect our thyroid! I've been on Lamictal for 8 years, prior to my BP diagnosis. It helped me with my depression mixed with anger/anxiety. I still take it but now I also take other meds for my BP. I hope this helps. Hang in there.