I did end up getting the 2 mg of Risperdal, as expected. My pdoc says it is good for rapid cycling, mixed, and sleep - but 1 mg didn't make me drowsy at all. She thinks my mania is coming on because I haven't been sleeping, but my mania is also contributing to me not sleeping! Who knows what came first but I am in a bad cycle. I can't take any antidepressants at all. Even after I was reassured Wellbutrin was NOT an SSRI that induces mania, it contributed to my worst mania and mixed episode ever. Apparently they are poison for me, but I'm glad it is working for you!

I guess all I can do is give the 2 mg a chance. I wish I liked my pdoc more. She spends about 30 seconds actually talking to me, and the remaining 14 minutes, 30 seconds typing. I know they have to keep track of notes, but this is worst I've ever experienced. It's just frustrating.