"this drug has given me my life back. i am now emotionally balanced, it has given me back the sparkle in my eye (says my wife), i can focus and i am dealing with things i was afraid to before due to bp anxiety. i was a complete mess before lamictal, hardly able to take care of myself and had lost interest in all activities and v emotional depressed/antzy/angry despite being on lithium 1000, seroquel 100mg mirtazapine 25mg. on lamictal my brain just calmed the heck down. i feel normal, reasonable and have the energy and ability to do things again. no side effects noticed on lamictal. hope to stay on this drug for years to come. on a side note some bp groups on fb are really helpful and supportive and friendly. you are not alone with bp."