{{{CN}}} I can relate to your sleep problem! Sooo sorry that Ambien no longer works. I have the same problem and my Pdoc started me on 200 mg of Seroquel at night primarily to help me sleep but it also helps to stabilize moods. In the morning I take 100 mg of Lamictal as a mood stabilizer and 75 mg of Cymbalta to take the edge off depressive episodes. So far, for me, this mix works like a charm. When hypomania is occasionally in high gear (breaks through), then I'll take the Ambien on top of the Seroquel--if it doesn't knock me out for the night, it at least helps me eventually get a few hours sleep. 3 or 4 is better than 0, 1 or 2. I hope your new doc will help you find your "right mix". Lamictal takes at least 2 to 3 weeks to kick in and 50 mg isn't enough for a theraputic dose. 100 mg isn't either but I am extremely sensitive to meds to it works for me. Lamictal is supposed to help tone down the mania and help suppress depressive episodes. It helped tone down my depression, but my hypomania had a field day. I loved it--I was happy and chatty, etc. But my mania can sometimes be irritable, agressive and not too nice. The Seroquel at night has evened me out but I have to admit, I miss the happy chatty me. I'm rambling--sorry. Hope you find what works for you.
Journey