"i was diagnosed 5 years ago with bipolar disorder.  i was very wary of taking the protocol drugs including lithium. i was prescribed a boat load of all the usual drugs but had terrible side effects. i have been very happy on lamictal and celexa for the past several years but have problems with anxiety, edginess, racing thoughts and sleep. my doctor prescribed saphris for me a week ago. i am amazed at how great i feel.  like others here, i finally am able to sleep. i also almost immediately felt better. my brain actually has slowed down.  for me, it does cause very bad dry mouth and trouble swallowing which i counter with evoxac. otherwise, i finally feel great!"