"i was off medication for about one year while seeing a therapist when i decided to seek out a psychiatrist and try again. i explained to my psychiatrist that i feel as though my depression is secondary to my mood instability and the problems it continues to cause in my personal life. i said i didn&#039;t feel comfortable trying another anti-depressant due to prior bad experiences (self-harm, suicidal thoughts, etc). he suggested a mood stabilizer (lamictal/lamotrigine). i started out at 50mg, then 100mg, 150mg, 200mg.. honestly, it did nothing for me. if anything, i feel like it increased my symptoms. long story short, i ended up in the er two days ago due to a self-induced overdose.. would never try it again, but just my personal experience."