I've been on Lamictal almost 3 years, it has been most effective for my Bipolar and severe depression.
Klonopin and Ativan (taken as needed only) have helped tremendously with getting quality sleep, during the times I have a problem.
I wish you lots of luck with this, if your pdoc is not being a help to you but just agitating you, that is nonproductive, and you may want to seek out a new one, just a thought.
Again lots of luck and welcome to our forums

DE

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