Bipolar Disorde
"I was diagnosed w/ bipolar 1 at age 25.  My main problems are rapid cycling and manic episodes.  Though I feel I have received good medical treatment these past ten years (though not the first 15), when I had to stop taking lithium due to kidney problems, I began to lose hope that I would ever feel well (even for brief periods of time) again.  I am now taking trileptal as a monotherapy, and I feel the best I ever remember feeling.  My mind is finally quiet.  I am happy when I wake up in the morning.  I sleep soundly.  You are in this for the long haul whether you like it or not, guys.  Find a GOOD doctor and try this.  It may take a little time to get the dosage and timing correct, but it is worth the effort.  (No weight gain, either.)"