[wookiegoldfur]

I'm on 100mg of lamotrigine twice daily for probable epilepsy. I've been on it since late February. Lately I've been feeling very impulsive and I keep spending money. I feel a lot of buyers remorse yet I keep doing it. The other day I was feeling kind of down and the next day I got a tattoo and now I feel better. It was an impulsive thing. So much so that I even paid for my friend to get one with me just because I wanted it that badly. I highly regret buying hers because she isn't reliable and will likely never pay me back. When I think about it I feel sick. Before the tattoo I was having a lot of anxiety, like near panic attacks. It's almost like doing something or spending money curbs my emotions? I've never been one to willingly spend money all the time. In fact I'd panic and return items because of buyers remorse. Before I ever starting taking this medication I was usually always feeling numb, down, or very apathetic. So in a way it has helped me emotionally (which is kind of irritating because it's not my norm). Is the medication causing the spending? I just bought art supplies today. I do that every time I have these mania moments and have even before the medication. I barely use anything I buy.

[kaliope]

i doubt the meds are causing the mania as lamictal helps curb it. have you had manias before you got on the med? it would be an interesting coincidence if you havent. but it certainly isnt working to curb the mania. it would be best to talk to your doc to get something to knock this mania down. take care.

[avlady]

where do you get the money from? i only wish i had money to spend on what i want!!!not being mean but could you try to buy only the things you really need and not just want on the spur of the moment? good luck