I was recently hospitalized for a manic episode.  After I was discharged, my psychiatrist, mandated that I meet with her in person to review my medication.

Post hospital, I realize (via google) that these medications she had me on (Zoloft/Ativan for panic/Lamotrigene) caused me to have the mania. I’m BP1 and have PTSD.

Has this ever happened to anyone else?  I’m living in fear that a manic episode (which my psychiatrist assured me wouldn’t happen) will happen again, sporadically.  

I am seeing a new psychiatrist who is old school and well read in bipolar.  I’m on a new medicine regime and stable (for now 😩).

Sorry for the long post but I appreciate your experience and insight.