I know it takes awhile for the Lamictal but it really does work. At 50mg I was noticing a difference. Hang in there! Now that I have been at 100 mg for 2 or 3 weeks, I really don't get into bad depressions. I find myself starting to think those old thoughts but they disappear easily and I don't dwell on them. I felt like crying the other day and I couldn't. Hang in there. Lamictal is great to ward of any bad depressions. Just think of this as your last severe depression. You will be feeling better soon.