My 1st pdoc put me on Depakote. I was in a mixed phase & it helped with the agitation but did nothing for the depression. He said as long as I wasn't getting "special messages" from the tv or radio (never had those as symptoms!) I was to stay on it.

Fired him!! found a pdoc that would actually listen. Got off Depakote, now on Abilify , Lamictal, Trazodone, klonopin, Concerta & Provigil. Doing much better despite my not wanting to be on so many meds. It's been about 6 yrs. now & they really help so I don't want to change them.--Suzy