Lemictal/Lamotrigine and depressive disorder- will depression subside?

I have been on a 10MG dose of Lexapro for a while now for depression and anxiety issues. I have tried Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac, Wellbutrin in the past and Lexapro works well for depression, with NO noticeable side effects for me. I was still experiencing anxiety and issues with my mood, so my doctor just started me on Lamotrigine 25MG on Oct 4, 2011. After 2 weeks on 25MG dosage will be upped to 2 tablets/50MG. I am not sure what the eventual dosage my doctor plans to work me up to, but I do know that Lamotrigine must be started in slow, gradual upping of doses until you are at the appropiate level for your needs. I take the Lexapro in the morning and the Lamotrigine in the evening, before bed. At first, I felt no effects as far as depression or anxiety, but felt pretty sleepy & out of it/foggy for the first few days. Now, I DO feel a slight improvement. I can see a slight difference in my general mood and I don't feel so out of it or tired any longer.

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I am looking forward to seeing the full effects of this medication, since, so far, it DOES seem to be working for me. I, too, used to feel a lot of anxiety in the morning. Since starting the Lamotrigine, not so much. My doctor has spoke of raising the dosage on my Lexapro, but first she wants me to get used to this Lamotrigine schedule. "One thing at a time" she says. From doing personal research on the internet, I have found that a lot of people do not feel any effect from Lamotrigine for a while after they have started the regimen. I would give it some time. Finding the right mix of medications for each person's specific needs is sometimes difficult and takes some time. Like I said, went through a few different meds before this combo. Just communicate as clear as you can what you are feeling or what side effects or reactions your body is having to each med you are on. The problem for me, and many other untreated patients, is that I have been going through untreated depression & anxiety for soooo long, I'm not exactly sure how the pills are supposed to make me feel, or what, exactly, is normal/abnormal. If you can articulate, as best you can, to your doctor what you are going through, they are educated to know what would be the best medication(s) to suggest to treat your individual issues. Honesty, and patience, is soooo important when dealing with the treatment of any mental illness.
In my opinion, I would say GO for the Lexapro!! Like I said, for me- virtually, NO side effects + very noticeable improvement of my depression = Happier Me! :)