The new psych I went to said I don't need an anti-depressant because it can trigger mania. He said lamotrogine should take care of both mania and depression.

In the past, my doctors have always prescribed an anti-depressant (usually buproprion) to keep me out of and treat depression. I tend to be more depressed than manic.

It would really be great to have one less med to take.

Does anyone successfully avoid depression even though you're not on an AD? If so, what do you attribute this to?