Hi NolaMae,

I am sorry you are having a challenging time.
It must feel very frustrating, maybe even frightening to feel like you may not have many treatment options.

Any chance you can see, or can talk on the phone with, your treating pdoc?

I have seen mania treated by using meds like Klonopin (in very high doses) and some other sedating meds. I would think your pdoc might have some good approaches when it is not possible to use an AP med.

I hope you can get in touch with your pdoc and can ask for help soon.
Please keep reaching out here to whatever level is comfortable to you!