Can Lamotrigine Cause Anxiety and Mood Swings Even Though It's Supposed to Help? - #15524

I’ve been on lamotrigine for about six months now, and I’m honestly starting to question whether it’s helping or making things worse. My doctor prescribed lamotrigine to stabilize my mood since I have a history of depression and occasional hypomanic episodes, but lately, I feel like my emotions are all over the place. It’s weird because I was told that lamotrigine is supposed to help with mood stabilization, but I actually feel more anxious and irritable than before. At first, I thought it was just a temporary adjustment period, but it’s been months now, and I still don’t feel right. My anxiety is through the roof some days, and I keep having these strange mood swings where I’ll be fine one minute, then suddenly feel like crying for no reason. I also feel more on edge, like I’m constantly waiting for something bad to happen. I tried talking to my doctor, but they keep saying that lamotrigine is generally well-tolerated and that my symptoms are likely from something else. But I know my body, and ever since I started taking lamotrigine, I haven’t felt the same. Another thing I’ve noticed is that my sleep has gotten worse. Before lamotrigine, I used to sleep fine, but now I wake up in the middle of the night and struggle to fall back asleep. Some nights, I get these weird, vivid dreams that leave me feeling exhausted in the morning. I’ve also been experiencing headaches and occasional dizziness, which never used to be a problem. I started looking into natural ways to manage mood swings and anxiety because I’m starting to feel like lamotrigine might not be the best fit for me. I’ve heard that Ayurveda has some effective remedies for balancing mood and calming the nervous system. Are there any Ayurvedic herbs or treatments that can help with mood stability and reduce anxiety naturally? Also, is there any Ayurvedic approach that could help with the side effects of lamotrigine, like headaches and sleep disturbances? If anyone has experience using Ayurveda for mood disorders or dealing with lamotrigine side effects, I’d really appreciate some advice.