I’m coming to this video severely depressed and yet my brain tells me to comment “Yo gabba gabba” 😂

I've now stopped Lamictal completely after tapering as slow as I can tolerate. I was misdiagnosed with Bipolar 2 (I have Autism and ADHD) which explains how awful this drug made me feel. It's hard to say how much it is the withdrawal and how much it is outside influences because I have post-COVID and a stressful environment. If there's anyone out there who has doubts about their Bipolar diagnosis, please look deep into yourself and do your own research, don't blindly accept it because being overly medicated is very hazardous to your health.

The entire reason I wanted off this medication was due to its side effects. It started off as an annoying "fog brain" and then it proceeded to get worse over time. The medication felt as if it was wearing off, so I increased my dose to 200 mg a day. This is when I noticed my fog brain grew much worse. My coordination was worse, my situational awareness was worse. It got to the point where I was developing what I can only describe as acute dyslexia. Eventually I would have sentences where two words would come out backwards and I'd get tongue tied. The doctor that put me on this stuff hasn't helped me with tapering at all. I went on my own and tapered down to 50 mg, and then finally stopped. A week later it was so bad I asked to be put back on it and I wanted to taper slowly. Here's why I'm sharing this. I spent 30 days on 50 mg a day and I asked for a refill and wanted to know how much less should I be taking. The response was, "You shouldn't still be having these issues." They gave me a refill and asked for a follow up. I'm changing doctors. In the meantime, I need to stop drinking caffeine and make some dietary changes. After that, I'll begin tapering a small bit at a time. By the time I meet my new doctor I'll let them know everything that has been going on. I feel like if you're a doctor prescribing something, you better know what the effects are.

I went off Lamictol 3 weeks ago, and just recently became extremely depressed. I was so depressed I called my Dr and she convinced me to go back on Lamictol, for a 25mg dose, which will be upped to 50mg in a week. I cannot handle being this depressed. I've been depressed my entire life.... Long before starting Lamictol. (Update - 5 days later) - It is working. I'm not nearly as depressed. I am having some annoyance/stress issues here and there, but it beats being super depressed with no energy.

Thank you so much for this video and all that you do for people struggling with mental health

Thank you so much for this! I was put on Lamotrigine six months ago for occasional seizures. If I had any idea how much trouble it would cause or how hard it would be to quit, I would never have agreed to start it. I'm encouraged to hear that avoiding things like MSG and Aspartame is helpful because neither of those are in my diet. Hoping and praying the rest of my tapering goes smoothly and I can get this poison out of my system without having any permanent damage.

I had seizures and at 20 yrs old went to neurologist who prescribed lamictal- haven’t had a seizure since- for 12 years. Though lamictal used as anti seizure med may have not done specifically what they claimed it did in the brain, it should be specified that it does in fact for some people work for seizure prevention. (Not all).

I luckily have only been on 25mg of Lamectol since August...I stopped taking it, Four days ago..and I feel fragile, less stable, tired, more reactive, and suicidal ideation are subtly creeping in. All to which I have not had for quite some time...I am going to do more research to see which supplements can help to offset the withdrawal symptoms...and track my progress daily in my journal. As well as keep up with my daily routines for wellbeing...I wish it wasn't like this coming off of pharmaceuticals....but I feel determined...my heart goes out to everyone. I think going slow is key to successfully coming off this stuff.

The hardest part for me is agitation and anger. I get easily frustrated

I’m bipolar and stumbled upon this video because I’m currently withdrawing from Lamictal and it’s absolutely miserable. I’ve been on it for 7 years and went from 250mg to zero in about a month. I officially stopped taking it last week. At first I was ok and I even felt my new mood stabilizer working better but I’m on day 9 of not taking it now and it’s scary. I told my husband I’m suicidal and I just want someone to put me in a coma so I can like, sleep this off or something. I’m a stay at home mom of two young children and I feel so crazy unstable right now. It scares me! I need to be calm and happy for my children and family. I called my doctor’s office and I’m waiting to hear back. Maybe they can help ease these symptoms. I know it won’t last forever but it feels like living hell right now.

Thank you for this information. Best explanation and information to help deal with Lamictal withdrawal. Going to check out the rest of your channel.

Average shrink: "Oh, just cut it in half and a couple weeks later you'll be off." 🥴🥴

Good article. I have a question. Can withdrawal from. LAMICTAL cause or worsen ocd? Can it worsen intrusive tboughts/, images? The second question is __ can smoking make affect withdrawal? Thank you

im on 200mgs 3 times a day for depression. I've been on it for 27yrs and I only take it because, when I don't take it I feel foggy minded I get very confused and I stumble. I feel very stupid and slow. I feel as I cant just stop with the highest dose. Of 200mgs 3times a day. I couldn't function mentally correctly. I want this medication out of me. How long would it take to come off this medication after takeing it for 27yrs for "depression"?? Im done!! Im on 200mg 3times a day. The highest dose! Pleas help.😔 I want off these meds

Been on Lamictal for 10 years for Epilepsy. Have slowly tapered from 400mg to 100mg/day over the last couple of years. Both neurologists I’ve consulted want to switch me to Vimpat and complete the transition within 2 weeks. Watching this has made me concerned. I will be starting Vimpat along with sublingual CBD this week... hoping that will mitigate the withdrawal symptoms.

I'm on 800mg and absolutely done with it. Talking to my doctor next week.

I'm on 100mg ove this medication I've had no problems with this medication I think it is probably one ove the best medicine from epilepsy

Thank you for the information.

Thank you much!

I've recently tapered off from 300, 200, & 100. Now on 50mg I'm hypersensitive. Dr wanted me to go to 25mg for 7 days after being on it for 5 years ~ Lamotrigine ~ and now I'm getting that buzzing feeling still tapering n 50 mg. I think it's too fast. Are there any natural things that I can do during this process

Well, gabapentin has horrific withdrawals in itself. So not a good idea. It will take me 6 years to come off of lamic because I'm really sensitive to it.

I just got a diagnose of epilepsy as two different types of seizures. Tell me how can I get off this stuff and not have seizures and not get like a crazy lady. It does help my excitement calm down. I have way too much electricity in my brain and some electricity in my heart. I hate these seizures. I want to be normal if that's even a real definition. 😥

What do you recommend for withdrawal from pregabalin? Would cbd oil help with the withdrawals especially sleep difficulties?

can i take it 2 days in a week? I want to take it for ocd. I want to take 25 mg

Omg, I cant imagine coming off this drug. Just missing one dose is horrible !!!

I had skin rash. Pimples around my forehead and chin. And neck. They look like acne but I read a lot about and it turned out it was a skin rash. My doctor thinks I should decreqse the dose from 100g to 50g. I don't know if it's gonna work.

I'm on my 5th day of no lamictal because I don't have a primary care provider and omg I've almost quit my job like 3 times. I have no motivation anymore. This is the worst thing ever.

Would this drug help with Gabapentin withdrawal ? Will Any drug help with Gabapentin withdrawal? Thanks

Do you think lamictal verses it’s generic are different

I have been taking this medication for 2 months now. I was i creased to 100mg after increasing ovet the course of a few weeks by 25mg at a time. Can I cut the 100mg pills in half over the course if two weeks in order to taper off since i’ve taken it for such a short time?

I wish I warch thus video when I was getting off of it. I think my doctor had me get off of it too fast.

I had a seizure when I reduced my Lamictal (VERY slowly) from 100 to 25mg. BIG mistake I guess. I only had occasional night seizures years ago. Now I can't drive for 6 months and I'm mad at myself!

hello, i have a really important question. did someone of yall experience a feeling of being addictet to lamotrigine? i had a real episodes of anger and feeling hardly coming panic attacks when i have a day off (when i forget to take them or something like that or when im planning to drink/smoking w33d). like - im feeling very anxious about going off of that pilss. im taking 200mg. i had episodes of abusing opioids in the past and im scared i can be addictet to lamitrin, so im looking for some answers and opinions. thanks

Prestiq, Lamictal, Prozac, trazadone, hydroxizine, trazadone and gabapentin, and suboxone. What's yalls thoughts just started this cocktail but was already on everything but 3 of them

No diet soda?