also, AG, when my brother started on the risperdal, not only did it help with his rapid cycling, it helped MAJORLY with his depression as far as how deep and hopeless he felt. we just talked about that today.

he'd gone down on it (while continuing his AD's), and could tell big time that the agitation and anger was coming back but mostly the "dark cloud" was much more intense as well. so maybe the risperdal might help you in that same way? i hope so.

gl,