It is important, and should be treated. I had a GP putting me on AD's when in atualality I needed mood stabilizers and AD's, then eventualy was put on just mood stabilizer, Lamictal, I have Bipolar-II(mild), that's my exact DX as written by pdoc and my former pdoc, too.
I also have ADD, and started Concerta, last fall.
You need to follow what your pdoc has suggested,procrastinating wastes valuable time that you can be using towards treatment. Just go with it,but as directed.
As you've been told, and as stated on the info for taking your Lamictal, it is titrated, till therapeutic dose has been achieved. Sometimes a pdoc starts with 25mg and then builds on that.
This med. has been great, you do not experience weight gain or fatigue,like other mood stabiliers can cause.
It helps a lot to stave off the intensity of the Bipolar depressive episodes. I can't say enough good there is about this med., but that is my opinion, everyone's system's may react different.
If you get mild side effects, you will still be able to get through this, most people experience mild to no side effects. Don't be afraid of the warnings of fatal rash, Stevens Johnson, it is very rare, majority of preple this is prescribed do well with it.
This same med is now being used by people who suffer migraines. It's becoming sort of a multi purpose med.,it's original use was for epilepsy, over time with research they have found it's benefits for those with other disorder.
Give the meds an honest try,it soundslike your pdoc is right on top with this.
Please take care,
DE