Jo, I'm so sorry that your difficult child is having serious issues again, but you gave a great encapsulation and history.
My son is on lithium and is doing very well. I am hoping to up it again in Feb, another 150 mg. He's on 600 right now. Most people with-bipolar are on 1200, if I remember correctly.
It does take a while to titrate up to the right level but it really works.
We've never tried Depakote so I have no info for you there.
Also, I'm sure you're aware that some pot smokers experience paranoia, and I'm wondering if your difficult child's anxiety symptoms fall into that definition.
Many, many hugs and best of luck.
