Good to hear Moose. Meds can only do so much. You have to be pretty vigilant about when you become hypo-manic or feel a major depression coming on. Mania can be so seductive and depression so hard to stop. I work with a woman who is on depakote and doing very well. She did not do as well with Seroquel, more sensitive to the side effects. I hope you find (with the help of Depakote) a way to be your own best regulator of mood - balancing normal joy with sadness while guarding against mania and depression. I'm glad that it sounds like your medication allows you to experience the rainbow of emotions safely.