Lyrica and Lamictal

Unfortunately I started these at the same time so it’s unsure which exactly helped and hurt in which area, all I know is that I went crazy.

I know about Lyme rage, as I have Bartonellosis too, but I have never experienced it like I did after taking these medications.

I started right after my gall-bladder surgery. I was already in my parents room since they have an ensuite, leaving my cats in my “apartment” room and it took me about 2 weeks to recover from the pain but then something else happened.

I became very nervous about being around my cats and taking care of them, so I set up camp in the guest room until I was completely healed.. until I started to realize that leaving the room was becoming harder and harder.

I can’t tell where the guilt comes from anymore.

I lost my mind. I didn’t leave my room except to pee while my parents slept.. I screamed like a freaking demon and cried more than I have ever cried. I literally wanted to rip my heart out of my chest..

I honestly don’t know how long it lasted.. I was given “super” valium by a psychiatrist  who hasn’t even seen me because I couldn’t go to my appointment, which is amazing as it is. Which worked great the first two days then of course lost it’s momentum.. but I also think a week passed that I missed because I totally thought thanksgiving was next week..

Dr. Jemsek has honestly let me down.. No one was available to help me, and without the proper help for my anxiety and sleep, he won’t treat me.
I’m much more worried about having a doctor 3 states away than I used to be.

The point is that my critique of these drugs are a thumb down. They did nothing good for me except I was sleeping slightly better when taking it.
But I do believe that everyone is different and that different things work for different people. Also even though I don’t know exactly which drug did what, Lyrica is the main suspect and honestly I would avoid this drug if possible. The side effects are NOT worth it.