I did really well on lamictal for several years until after I had my second baby. I tend toward depression with irritable/anger issues also, and I can't use AD's for that reason. It helped me immensely with those until I got pp depression after my second baby. I was on lamictal alone until just recently, and the plan is to go back to that alone once I am feeling better (if I can without a relapse). I am dx BP II.