"lamictal has been a life saver. started when i was 18, after 4 years of unsuccessful treatment plus 2-3 years of emotional instability not treated. started lamictal and i finally felt like &quot;the person i was always supposed to grow up to be&quot;. i do get the &quot;morning woozies&quot; when i increase the dose for worsening symptoms, but i have been more or less in remission. very minimal side effects, and generally effective as stand alone maintenance drug."