Is Weaning Off Lamictal Advisable While Suffering From Depression?

Posted on Wed, 22 Feb 2017

Question: where should I begin

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Right here

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX. Welcome to HCM. You can write your query in detail in this feed and I hope I will be able to help you . Regards Dr Manisha Jain.

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Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (2 hours later)

Hi Dr. XXXXXXX

Well I was beaten, robbed, and assaulted after neurosurgery. I was sent to a psychiatrist who we now think put me on the wrong meds. My primary case physician told me to get off the Lamictal. I do suffer from some bouts of depression and or ad at times. My ex took the kids along with all the money.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Change psychiatrist

Detailed Answer:
It's indeed sad to hear everything and of course you have been through enough.
In my opinion you need to visit a new psychiatrist and opt for change of medication and of course counselling sessions.
This is a difficult phase of your life definitely needs counselling and courage on your part.

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Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (1 hour later)

My own family members left me out on the street...I was over medicated on drugs like put in a sleep induced coma. Instead of trying to understand the situation they left. They changed drugs constantly lexapro to Xanax to Lamictal...and now this new psychiatrist said risperdal...I'm lost. But the sexual abuse while unconscious has left me realing and now I have bouts of ptsd.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Admission required

Detailed Answer:
I'm deeply moved listening to this all but I think you should stay in hospital for a week or so and take the prescribed drugs with counselling
It will definitely take a while so have some patience also

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Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (39 minutes later)

Who is going to take me? I've been driving around myself. The old psychiatrist suggested risperdal. Three of them diagnosed me with GAD and PTSD. Unipolar depression. My primary care told me to get off the Lamictal.

My mother was being extremely abusive during this time. So my symptoms exasperated.

Who is going to take me?

Which hospital...the mental hospital or emergency...adult protective services were already called on my mom...

I don't know.

They want to dismiss what happened...

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Emergency admission

Detailed Answer:
You need to visit emergency and contact medical officer there and opt for regular counselling sessions
Just try to comply with treatment for a while and i hope you will be fine soon

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Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (2 hours later)

Ok. Where are you based? In XXXXXXX or US.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I practice in XXXXXXX

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear I practice in XXXXXXX
You can contact me anytime on this forum and discuss your problems as and when required
I'm deeply moved and will be very happy to help you on this.

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