It's been about a week since I stopped taking Lamictal cold turkey. I was taking 200 mg/day.
I haven't had any headaches nor felt that I'm in danger of having a seizure. What I have felt is fatigued and spaced out. Sort of like I have ADD or what I imagine having ADD would be like. I have trouble focusing or staying focused. It's difficult for me to piece together a sentence sometimes. I hope that within a week the Lamictal will be out of my system completely and all of these withdrawal symptoms will cease all together.
I started walking daily again and even started to run, which is something I haven't done in years. The main reason that I'm interested in running is not for weight loss but rather to improve my brain function and memory. I did some research on holistic remedies for ADD and something that consistently came up was cardio exercise. It's great for depression and focus. Given the current uncertainty of my life and work situation, it's important for me to be focused and stress-free so I've decided that I will incorporate exercise into my every day routine.
Yesterday I made lunch for my neighbors (black bean burritos). I ended up drinking my two bottles of Tribunal with them. It's the first time I've had more than a glass of wine since before my fast. I wanted to use the wine so that I no longer was tempted by having it at my disposal. I've decided I do not want to ever drink alone again. Not good for the mind, not good for the body, not good for the soul.
Yesterday while I was on the deck drinking wine I realized that I was appreciating wine more than I had in a very long time. By not having wine for almost two months and then experiencing an afternoon of drinking wine with my neighbors, I appreciated it more than when I drank it nightly all by myself.
It's so easy to take things for granted.
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