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Crazy dreams on Lamictal and Topamax

Thu, 12/09/2010 - 17:31
Is anyone having insane dreams on Lamictal and Topamx?  I'm new at this and I'm losing my mind.  They are so real I'm getting mixed up with reality.  Help. I need sleep so bad............

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Re: Crazy dreams on Lamictal and Topamax

Submitted by noreale on Thu, 2010-12-16 - 10:26

Hi, I am new at this so stick with me. The lack of sleep not new to me, no one understands, not new to me, gotta be strong for everyone, not new to me. Bud you better lay back and think about you for a minute it sounds selfish but I learned it the hard way, thru several years of trial and effort. If you don't, I am sure you know you will make and keep yourself sick. 

I take Lamictal and Topamax now and I do have some crazy dreams from time to time it took years to find a "happy sleepy time" pill that actually really gave me "happy sleepy time".

I went to see a Psychologist she told me I was not depressed I was tired needed sleep and having a hard time adjusting to life as I have to live it now. I have been thru 4 brain surgerys not due to seizures and am now retired. She said anti-depressants are not always the answer. Think about that before you make a decision.

Hi, I am new at this so stick with me. The lack of sleep not new to me, no one understands, not new to me, gotta be strong for everyone, not new to me. Bud you better lay back and think about you for a minute it sounds selfish but I learned it the hard way, thru several years of trial and effort. If you don't, I am sure you know you will make and keep yourself sick. 

I take Lamictal and Topamax now and I do have some crazy dreams from time to time it took years to find a "happy sleepy time" pill that actually really gave me "happy sleepy time".

I went to see a Psychologist she told me I was not depressed I was tired needed sleep and having a hard time adjusting to life as I have to live it now. I have been thru 4 brain surgerys not due to seizures and am now retired. She said anti-depressants are not always the answer. Think about that before you make a decision.

Re: Crazy dreams on Lamictal and Topamax

Submitted by cloudy on Thu, 2010-12-16 - 11:46
Thanks.......I don't know what to do.  The lack of sleep is clouding my judgment.....Every night is crazy wierd dreams.   Thanks again

Re: Crazy dreams on Lamictal and Topamax

Submitted by cloudy on Thu, 2010-12-16 - 16:48
What was the "happy sleepy time" pill that worked for you?

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