"i was very hesitant about adding any new medication to my relatively mild ssri &amp; klonopin regimen, but despite this combo, my depressive symptoms not only persisted, but grew more intense during active phases. i say &quot;active&quot; meaning &quot;severely more depressed than usual.&quot; i *alway* felt depressed, but every few months, i would fall into a debilitating state where i could barely function, couldn&#039;t leave the house, cried all the time, just hated myself, and it got to the point that getting up and showering felt overwhelming. i started lamictal, felt nothing at first, but after 8 days, i literally *snapped* out of it. i felt normal &amp; hopeful for the first time ever. i would definitely give this a chance if your doctor feels it is a good choice."