"came out of the hospital after my first (and only) psychotic break and didn&#039;t really know what to do with myself. i was given the diagnosis of bipolar i and was in need of a mood stabilizer. because i usually run low, i was looking for a medication to combat my depressive symptoms and i can hardly begin to explain what a world of difference this medication has made. my mental state has been much better since reaching the therapeutic dose of 200mg. it took about 6 months to reach that dosage, and trust me when i say that i questioned its effictiveness during the whole time. but it&#039;s become clear to me this past year that lamictal has enhanced my life. i was highly skeptical. this drug has made a drastic difference in my quality of life"