I'm not recovering: Could meds be causing suicidal thoughts?

Posted by autumn2025 @autumn2025, May 17 10:57pm

I feel depleted. In my past, I was motivated in trying anything to get better from a deep depression and intense anxiety. Years have gone by... it seems that I feel pretty low at the beginning of the day, and feel even lower by the end of the day. Suicidal thoughts have been present for the past week. I feel useless, replaceable, and very emotional. I have been retrying lamictal and am on the 4th week (50 mg). I see that it can increase suicidal thoughts in some people. How do I know if it's the medication causing them or that my depression has just gotten worse over time?

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kb2014 | @kb2014 | 2 days ago

I take lamotrigine ER generic 100mg for seizure prevention. I do not see in me it causing me suicidal ideation but each person reacts differently to medication. The only other thing I take mental health wise is escitalopram 5mg. I have ptsd. I have my own issues with hopelessness despair but I have coping skills. Please call 988. Can you get an appointment with your health care provider ?