"there seems to have a lot of mitigated reviews about that med. i have rapid cycling bipolar 2.  tried seroquel for 2 months a couple years ago which led me to crazy nightmares, persecution thoughts and the worse suicidal ideation. so i was very reluctant to try another medication in that class, but surprisingly risperidone works like a charm in stabilizing my moods. racing anxious thoughts are reduced to a bare minimum, i can focus on enjoying the present moment but not elated hypomania, just confident and zen. crying spells have not happened since starting 1 month ago. great nights sleep at 1mg at night combined with 10mg lexapro in morning. risperidone is a sunrise in my life."