"i am a 31 year old female. i was prescribed lamictal by my psychiatrist after describing my terrible mood swings. i was easily annoyed, agitated, and irritable. i would go from super happy and laughing to crying and screaming at the drop of a hat. i tried so hard to control it, but i couldn&#039;t. this medication has leveled me out so much. i feel much more &quot;normal.&quot; i&#039;m currently taking 50 mg twice a day. after about a month, i do notice my symptoms start to return. i tell my psychiatrist, and he ups my dose. i&#039;m hoping i&#039;ll eventually reach a dosage that&#039;ll stick. i still have some anxiety (especially social anxiety), but this medication has helped me so much. it has really improved my personal relationships."