Lamictal helps me somewhat, though not nearly as much as antipsychotics do. I need to take it mid-day because if I take it before I eat, I get sick, and if I take it in the evening, I sleep poorly. However, it DOES help with the depression, and I feel like it gives me a boost of energy when I take it. It is important to find the right dosage, so you probably should do blood tests to find your serum concentration.