Things on this thread I disagree with:


Lamictal is not a good treatment for an ongoing mania because it's weak on mania and it takes so very long to ramp up to an effective dose.


There are not studies that that refute the use of antipsychotics as longterm mania stabilizers.

And last of all. Maybe a benzo might help if extreme anxiety is part of your mania, but they certainly aren't considered effective treatments for mania episodes in general.