"diagnosed bipolar i in 1997.  i went through many combinations of medications since that time.  i&#039;ve been hospitalized 7 times and had massive amounts of ect treatments.  i was started on trileptal in 2002 and always had two or more medications in conjunction with the trileptal.  i would definitely recommend it  but watch your sodium levels and know there is a time limit for being on the drug.  went off trileptal in 2010 and i&#039;m now on lithium, which i think is superior.

start with qualified (i.e. board certified psychiatrists specializing in mood disorders) professionals and see a equally skilled psychologist regularly.  the meds will follow.
good luck out there!
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