Yeah. Effexor made me seriously homicidal. I had never been homicidal before and haven't been since. Had to get off that quick! I couldn't physically tolerate lithium. At just 300mg I could barely walk to the front door I was so weak and could hardly stand. Not good. Those were my experiences with the two. I've been on Lamictal for a long time (many years) and it's been nice to me.