"male, 41 and have been using this medication for 15 years. back then doctors were very reluctant to prescribe it. i was on a dose of only 50mg a day and had fair improvement. 50 mg a day, however i slipped through the cracks. i got a general practioner to fill my prescriptions. 50 mg, 10 years without regulation and as those diagnosed with bi-polar ii disorder know, the depression slowly crept up unnoticed by me. it was not until traumatized, i knew to seek help. back on lamictal for the second time, but this time at a 175 mg dose, without antidepressants or add medications. i forgot what it felt like to enjoy life again. to smell, to crave, a libido, self confidence, self esteem, and rational judgement. life is again a wonderful experience!"