Most mood stabilizers can work for both depression and mania, but I guess some of them are better for BPI or II. I thought that Depakote was prescribed more for patents with BPI, but I'm not a pdoc, so what do I know?
Some meds do have added benefits like reducing anxiety. I take Seroquel, which is one of them. Maybe Depakote helps some people with anxiety, too. It seems that you are NOT be one of them tho. Drugs effect people differently.

I know that you see your pdoc soon, but could you call her to tell her how terrible you are feeling? This just may not be the med for you

I hope you feel better Bobby (((HUGS)))

Did the peppermint tea help?