So basically I am not happy with the antipsychotic I’m taking and want to try an anticonvulsant alongside Lithium. Lithium works well, but the AP invega sustena makes me sleep 9-10 hours a night and it is just slinking me into depression.

My psychiatrist is a VERY smart and renowned expert on bipolar. He’s the kind of guy you can’t really tell shit to. You’re paying for his expert opinion. I’m worried he won’t be open to change and I’ll just be stuck taking invega with my lithium.

Again; the goal is lithium and an anticonvulsant OR lamictal by itself. Something that allows me to hover sleep wise at about 7-8 hours instead of 9-10. Thanks.