"bipolar, had a blast of hypomania on the first 2-6 days. then it gradually went away (not a crash fall like usual). first two weeks was very thirsty, but it went away within 10-14 days. the bp depression was very intense, i literally laid around to weak and fatigued to move. slept 16 hours a day. completely apathetic, had cognitive side effects of depression. i was pretty much useless for 6-9 weeks before starting this drug. psychiatrist recommended this one as it helps with cognition as well, and its an atypical antidepressant. 
by week 2 i was moving, i had more energy still a bit apathetic. by week 5 i was feeling &quot;smarter&quot;, about week 8, stable. week 12 very stable and optimistic ever since!"