I'm sorry you're experiencing so much lack of energy.

Meds can certainly be the culprit, but it's often the side effects that make people with BP stop taking them and that can be dangerous, in different ways. I would suggest you work with your pdoc to find a regimen that both prevents mania and doesn't have you going around like a zombie.

I hear you about pdocs often only caring about preventing the next bout of mania and not heeding the price we have to pay. I truly hope that you can find the right combination of meds that leaves you with enough energy to lead your life as you'd like to.

Just in case, I'd also suggest you get a blood panel through your PCP to make sure you're not anemic or something else isn't off that might contribute to you being so tired.

Best of luck!