Question posted by Mamadylanforever412 on 25 April 2021
Last updated on 14 May 2021
I am really struggling right now w severe anxiety. I have had bad experiences with ssriSSRI's amping me up so I’m really not looking to go down that avenue right now. I have a great experience with Lamictal and has to stop taking it when I got pregant about 9 or so years ago.
I have had meds work and then backfire and make me feel worse. Do you think I could have developed an allergy or the Lamictal may not work this time around or should I just stop the suffering and give it a chance? I know that there’s help and it could calm this down just so lost and afraid right now.
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WildcatVet
25 April 2021
Hi, Mama! I think your anxiety is doing the talking. If Lamictal worked well for you in the past why wouldn't it work again? You can't want to go on like this so why not give it another chance to end this suffering. Very worst case you'd simply need to stop the medication if you experience any problems ~ which you probably won't. I can't take any antidepressants because they make me manic (I'm Bipolar) but I also have had severe anxiety disorders until I began taking Lamictal (lamotrigine) along with buspirone which is specific for anxiety. Take a leap of faith and give Lamictal another try! Your doctor can give you professional advice. Best regards and I hope you get to feeling better quickly.
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Mamadylanforever412
14 May 2021
Hi just saw this response thank you so much. No I deff DO NOT want to go on like this I’ve had the scripts for months and you’re totally right the anxiety is doing the talking. Do you have any suggestions on how to start dr has me starting on only 25 mg but counselor suggested since I’m so anxious to take like a quarter of a pill then titrate up to make sure I’m not getting any unwanted side effects. I remember I was on 125 I believe but had to go off Bc I was prego w twins but it put me to sleep great I took it at night no panic attacks and I felt like me why am I letting my anxiety get in the way like it does w EVERYTHING sorry for rambling thank you if you are able to take the time to read.
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Mamadylanforever412
14 May 2021
Hi just saw this response thank you so much. No I deff DO NOT want to go on like this I’ve had the scripts for months and you’re totally right the anxiety is doing the talking. Do you have any suggestions on how to start dr has me starting on only 25 mg but counselor suggested since I’m so anxious to take like a quarter of a pill then titrate up to make sure I’m not getting any unwanted side effects. I remember I was on 125 I believe but had to go off Bc I was prego w twins but it put me to sleep great I took it at night no panic attacks and I felt like me why am I letting my anxiety get in the way like it does w EVERYTHING sorry for rambling thank you if you are able to take the time to read.
