"miracle. i have been on 6 different medications over a 10 year period since i was 17 and nothing seemed to be working.  my family doctor was no longer capable of helping me and i was referred to a psychiatrist.  he immediately recognized my symptoms, put me on lamictal, and i feel like a new man.  the suicidal thoughts, the racing, the lack of sleep...all of it reduced down to almost nothing.  i still have anxiety at times, but i take a xanax every now and then to just help me calm down.  but overall, my quality of life has improved by 99%.  i do, much to my embarrassment, seem to have erectile dysfunction.  it is not that i have a problem getting an erection, but it seems to be a self confidence issue. "