I only take it at night (100mg) so I won't have to push through the sleepiness. It really helps keep my hypomanias milder and makes them end sooner. I can also use it to cool off if I get too spun during the day. Lamictal keeps me from going too low after. I do like seroquel and intend to stay on it long term if I can.

I have gained some weight. I crave starchy foods and definitely have a hard time limiting how much of them I eat in a sitting. It would probably be easier if I were actively trying to take care of my body, which I'm not.