My old pdoc was more of a "relieve the symptoms regardless of the diagnosis" person as well. It was only after we went through a few tricyclic antidepressants with nothing happening that she decided to put me on Lamictal. She didn't even tell me until I confronted her after being told in IP.

It's hard for me because I don't see my episodes as "that bad." But I know the current treatment is working so that's what matters.

Has this affect been going on before you started meds?