No. 513620
Does anyone have experience with low dose lamictal semi-long term? I have been taking 50mg for 9 months, and it definitely helped nip my depressive episodes in the bud, and allow me to react calmer, be more mindful. I noticed overtime though either the medication stopped working or had opposite effects. More OCD peaking through, depressive episodes (not NEARLY as severe though), and less creativity/ambition/energy. It has given me so much stability, but I can't quite figure out if it is slowly draining me? I was constantly suicidal before, but did feel more human. My dr. doesn't want to increase me since she said it is for more severe cases, and I am in agreeance. Don't want to get off either. Should I try 25mg? I feel like I'm more dopamine seeking lately too, just odd.
My other concern is maybe it is more vitamin related than medication. I can't get my blood work done until late spring, but 6 mo. ago all was well aside from slightly low vitamin d. Could a vitamin deficiency really effect creativity, cognition, etc.? Thyroid is good, sleep could maybe be more quality but my sleep apnea isn't severe anymore so don't feel it is that.
Thank you so much nonnies.