Hello,

I just had this conversation with my son last night so waking up to this post was really crazy to say the least. My son is 21 and has been taking Depakote since he was in the 4th grade. Currently he is on 1000mg ER at night. He too has all the same problems you are experiencing plus ocd which is the worst for him. He has noticed it more within the past year or so due to the learning he has to do with his job. He tried prozac to help with the ocd but the only thing he experienced was even more tiredness. He just isn't into trying meds on top of meds. Didn't really notice these symptoms going through school just thought he was being an average teenage boy.
He lives on his own now so I know the eating habits are not the greatest. I sometimes feel like depression plays a big role in a lot of his problems but reading your comment reiterates that it is probably the Depakote. I hope there is someone out there who may read this and shed some more light on the great questions you have. ( Jake is great and has helped me out when I posted for the first time several weeks ago.) My son isn't able to see his new neurologist until May, but I definitely will be going with and asking all of these questions. When he goes by himself he just can't stay focused enough to relay everything that was said. I know I don't have answers for you, but sometimes knowing your are not alone helps. I will be sharing your post with him for sure! I will keep you in the loop with any info I can find out at his appointment.

Trish