Hi all. I am BPII. I get some slight features of hypomania that last a day or two and then depression that goes for months. Last episode has lasted since April 2007. Yup. Depression ranges from suicidal to moderate.

Antidepressants do nothing for me and make me agitated and give me racing thoughts and racing music. Effexor actually helps with the depression before it induces hypomania.

I am currently on Depakote and Lithium. New to Lithium.

Anyone have any luck with Lithium?
What do people with hard to treat BP depression take?
I do have confidence in my Doc, but I was just seeing what other people benefit from.