Your on the starter dose of Lamictal as is the correct way to start titration, yes it takes time to get to a therapeutic dose going faster puts you at risk for Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) Rash which in absolute worse case can be fatal. It’s actually a seizure medication that was just found to help balance out moods for Bipolar.

Meds are not going to be a magic fix.

What else are you doing to manage Bipolar ? Exercise, mediation, mindfulness, distraction? How’s your sleep ? Eating healthy ? Coping skills in use?

When treating bipolar it’s really making changes to your lifestyle along often with meds that take time to really start working.