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Tapering off from Lamictal

TC40
TC40

i have gone down by 100 mg over the course of a month (with the OK from my dr). I'm starting to experience severe irritability      and my depression is worsening. Also, I am becoming very sensitive to noise. My neighbor in the apartment next to me is getting to me. He is doing what he always does, but it is getting on my nerves. I left a message for my dr. 



I am am really feeling bad about everything right now. I feel like a big fat mistake. I am nothing. I am a disappointment to my family. I didn't become something. I didn't go to school. 



Im sitting here listening to music and just feeling sad. 


I've  been seeing a social work student for counseling. She is free. I got free services and she got experience. But I feel like I am a waste of her time. I may stop seeing her because of this. She is wonderful social worker but she could be meeting with someone that she could actually help. I'm beyond help.  Mentally and physically. 

tommymott
tommymott
From my experience stopping effexor I'd say your symptoms are on track. Maybe try to cut down by a smaller amount but no matter what we've got to grit our teeth and see it through.
TC40
TC40
Urggg. I am doing it because I will no longer qualify for Medicaid and will have to pay $20 per month PER rx. I only make 8.50 an hour. I am seriously worried.
TC40
TC40
So I am trying to get down to as few meds as possible, so we are working on one at at a time. This BLOWS
polarbare
polarbare
It's a crime how much they charge for meds ... I take lamictal I can't imagine lowering the dosage it's helped so much... But there are withdrawal symptoms with all meds hang in there ... And try not to be so hard on yourself this social worker needs cases to grow in her profession why not take advantage of her growth to learn more about yourself learn from her ... It helps just to talk sometimes ...((hugs )) polar
mlr0853
mlr0853
You are a gift to this social worker. She will gain so much from your struggles. I'm really glad you are doing the taper down under Dr. approval. Does the doctor have samples? You can also get drug discounts...usually forms are at pharmacies. I don't understand with your income you wouldn't qualify for some type of assistance. If you type in "benefit check up" and your state, you can find out what services you might qualify for. Ask your social worker help you with the process. Best of luck! ML
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
I'm sorry you're feeling this way. I can relate to how you are feeling though. Tell the social worker how you feel. You're making a mistake by hiding things from her. Surely she can help you cope with these feelings. I'm sure a lot of what you are feeling is situational. I know how hard it is to feel worthless. Warm hugs to you.
TC40
TC40
Thank you. I am feeling baddd
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