"i was diagnosed with bipolar 2 seven years ago in college. i refused treatment, and my relationship with my husband started to deteriorate. i started lamictal a year ago and have totally returned to my old self. i am happy, calm, rational and i found the motivation to lose fifty pounds. the only down fall is i kind of miss the ability to process information at a very rapid rate, but i gladly trade it for a great relationship with my husband and child."