"i&#039;ve had a seizure disorder for 10 years but hadn&#039;t had a tonic-clonic in about 6 years, so i&#039;ve been off lyrica for a year. i have gad, ptsd &amp; minor depression-but the massive anxiety nearly killed me, i had become borderline agoraphobic, could not slow my heart down, lost 90lbs in 2 yrs-really thought i was dying &amp; actually reached the point of being ok with death as long as the anxiety stopped. i&#039;ve been on benzos for years, but need to get off. i was admitted to the hospital for chest pains and mid ativan push, had a t-c seizure. enter lamictal. today is day one. my heart rate is normal. the bald eagles/vultures in my stomach (not butterflies) are gone. i feel more relaxed than i can ever remember. fearless. thank god."