Hi everyone. I'm new here. And new to the world of Bipolar. Diagnosed this year at age 44. It's thrown me for a loop to say the least. I'm currently experiencing acute bipolar depression. Barely functioning. Lamotrigine isn't helping at all, plus my hair is falling out like crazy. Also taking 300 mg Gabapentin for sleep which also isn't helping. Seeing the nurse practitioner tomorrow and going to try Seroquel again. I'm desperate. I can't seem to find any info on whether extended release of immediate-release is better for this debilitating depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Any info or advice would be much appreciated.