I've had only one depressive episode since I started Lamictal 14 months ago. However, it does nothing for my mania so I take a small dose of an AP and a benzo to deal with that end of it. Think I'm gonna have to up my meds though---we are having an early summer where I live and my whole life is in flux right now, plus I've got a $#!+ ton of energy. What could be more fun?