Meowsers - Risperdal™ (risperidone) at lower doses (under 5mg/day) is a very safe and effective mood stabilizer. I think that it would be well worth giving it a try.

What are some of the "bad things" that you have heard about it? Perhaps I can alleviate some of your anxiety by explaining the rationale and problems that may have resulted in the bad things that you heard about. - Cam