Was just prescribed it. I have bipolar depression and BPD as well as very bad anxiety. I've been going through probably the worst depressive episode of my life for the past 4 months or so and started Lamictal once again (took it as a teen). Depression is getting better but anxiety is now unbearable. I'm starting on 5 mg twice a day and then he said he'd increase it. What can I expect with it? I've been on anti anxiety antidepressants but they always end up causing manic episodes. What is the category of medication it is like (can't remember what it's called)? also is there weight gain or loss?