Hi Everyone: I was diagnosed about 6 months ago as being bipolar 2. i suffer from irritability, depression and mood swing. My doctor and I have not been able to find the right mood stabilizer that works for me. Unfortunatley i suffer from joint disease so most of the mood stabilizers i tried had to be stopped because i have serve Joint pain. I suffer from joint disease so most of the mood stabilizers i tried had to be stopped because i have serve Joint pain. I have taken the following: Zyprexa - caused joint pain Lithuim - made me sick ( but i still take it ) Depakote - joint pain Abilify - joint pain Seroqual - made me sick Risperdal - worked but caused terrible insomina Lamictal - cause loss of appetite Geoddon- way too sedative for me even on a small dosage Can anyone suggest another drug that i could try? weight gain is ok as a side effect  Any and all suggestions are welcome...
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