I have been on Gabapentin for almost 7 years now. It helps with pain and it helps regulate my mood. I did try to stop taking it one time. I am bad about that, and it was a bad idea. I became very irritable and I could tell that I was in withdrawal, although it was more a withdrawal that felt like anxiety and panic. Everyone is different. I know that it is used for neuropathy as well. Regardless, if you start taking it, be sure and taper off of it and ask your doc about it.