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Originally Posted by RobertDark
Problem is I understand all the logic and that my thinking is distorted (if I am being honest I'll just say my emotional side is stupid on this subject) but holy hell I am having a panic attack over this.
I have no access to my meds right now which is good because they'd be gone already. I'll sleep on it before I do anything.
In the meantime I am trying to breathe, count and work. It's not working right now but I think it's calming me a bit. I'll be fine in a few hours, I think.
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I'm glad you're going to sleep on it. Things always look better in the morning, so they say
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Originally Posted by RobertDark
I'm not for meds, at all. I did a string of SSRI's and hated them, they took away things from me that were very important (sex drive and energy) which is why I have had such a hard time getting back on meds. And now that I finally 'gave in' and accepted meds, I get one that will kill me with a ****ing rash.
I feel like I climbed a personal mountain to get back on meds which is probably stupid, I know other people (hell, even I) have more serious problems then whether or not to medicate, but it's been killing me. I climb that mountain and THIS is the med I get.
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Actually lamotrigine reportedly has a fairly good side effect profile, in that most people suffer few bad side effects. The pic I posted is off an allergic type rash that anyone can get e.g. I got it head to toe after a sleepover as a kid because I was allergic to their washing powder. Bit of antihistamine and I was sorted. The idea is to catch SJS early when it is simple to treat. Please don't worry so much. Even if you can't get yourself to take any more lamotrigine, there are other meds out there you could try. Don't discount ALL meds because of ONE med experience.
*Willow*