I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in 2018, I was prescribed Lamictal but I stopped taking them because of rare side effects. I was sort of in denial about my diagnosis anyway, and felt I didn’t need to take meds. But this past year, I am feeling more and more acceptance of the diagnosis because it seems to be getting harder for me to deal with. I am going to seek help and see about trying a new medication. When did you start if you take meds, and did it make a big difference?