Sounds like it could be a major side effect of the medication. See:
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/tegretol-side-effects.html
Quote:
Major Side Effects
If any of the following side effects occur while taking carbamazepine, check with your doctor immediately:
- feeling sad or empty
- sudden, wide mood swings
- mental depression with restlessness and nervousness or other mood or mental changes
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Can you contact your pdoc about this? This doesn't sound normal!
You also mentioned that it's an unusual pattern for you.