"i experienced depressive episodes once every 10 years or so, 18 months duration. when my husband died suddenly of coronary problems in &#039;89, i was in a down stage--which didn&#039;t change until the dr. and i found lamictal. tried 11 meds before without result, still locked into depression. was tired or hyper while we worked out the dosage. very slight hair loss was a small price to pay for a new life! friends even remarked on the favorable attitude change. i can&#039;t thank the developers enough and it&#039;s a shame it doesn&#039;t work for all bipolar ii sufferers!"