"my main issue was facing depression for years and took several antidepressants in the past. i don&#039;t have bipolar, but my psychiatrist decided to try a mood stabilizer for the first time since antidepressants weren&#039;t working and since i tried to commit suicide for the 2nd time a few months back. 

trileptal has completely took away my depression. even when i hit a bump in the road, i&#039;m not even close to the person i was a few months ago. i&#039;m able to work 6 days a week, have more energy, and my thoughts of suicide are no longer present. having a ba in psychology i want to add that meds are not a &quot;cure&quot;, but sometimes it is better than wanting to take your life and at least be an aid to help you get back on track."