lamictal horror stories

Well, I've heard of cases where people on Lamictal had cognitive issues. For example, they experienced problems with memory, like forgetting important things regularly. Also, there were reports of extreme fatigue. People could barely function during the day, feeling constantly tired as if they hadn't slept for days, which really disrupted their normal lives.

One success story is of a young girl. She had frequent seizures before starting Lamictal. After a few weeks on the medication, the frequency of her seizures reduced significantly. She was able to go back to school and participate in normal activities with her friends. It really improved her quality of life.

Well, there are accounts of people who had problems with their immune system while taking Lamictal. They seemed to get sick more often, catching every cold or flu that was going around. Their bodies just didn't seem to be able to fight off infections as well as before starting the drug. This led to a lot of time being spent ill and away from their normal activities.

There are many success stories out there regarding Lamictal for anxiety. One person I know was constantly on edge and had trouble sleeping due to anxiety. Once they began taking Lamictal as prescribed, they not only started sleeping better but also became more sociable. Their anxiety attacks became less frequent and less intense. It seems that Lamictal helps regulate the brain chemicals in a way that calms the over - active anxiety responses. Another aspect is that it didn't have a lot of the negative side effects that some other medications for anxiety can have, which made it a great option for them.

Expect positive results. I took Lamictal for my anxiety and quickly noticed I was more relaxed in social situations, which used to be a huge trigger for my anxiety.

One success story I know is about a person who had been struggling with bipolar disorder for years. After starting Lamictal, their mood swings became much less severe. They were able to hold a job steadily and their relationships improved significantly. Lamictal seemed to stabilize their mood in a way that other medications hadn't been able to do before.

I had been on Lamictal for a while, and when it was time to stop, I was really worried. But I joined a support group for people going through Lamictal withdrawal. There, I got a lot of advice. I started with reducing my dose gradually. I also focused on a healthy lifestyle, eating well and exercising regularly. This helped my body adjust better. After a long period of tapering, I finally got off Lamictal successfully. I'm so glad I was able to do it, and I hope my story can inspire others who are in the same situation.

Sure. My friend's sister had epilepsy. She was on Lamictal for a while. Her seizures, which used to be quite unpredictable and often happened during the night, became much less frequent. She could finally sleep through the night without the fear of a seizure disturbing her. It was a great relief for her family too.

Sure. A friend of mine was on Lamictal for bipolar II disorder. Before, they had long depressive episodes that made it hard to function. Once on Lamictal, those episodes became shorter and less intense. They were able to get out of bed more easily in the morning, start taking care of themselves better, and were even able to go back to painting, which they had given up because of their depression.

One key factor is a slow taper. Don't try to stop taking Lamictal all at once. Reducing the dose gradually gives your body time to adjust. For example, if you're on a high dose, decrease it by a small percentage every few weeks.