"i was originally prescribed gabapentin for internal nerve damage due to extensive colon cancer surgery. it has been about 75% effective in relieving this pain. to my surprise, it has also helped in other ways i was never expecting.  i have a pretty laid back personality (i thought) but after taking gabapentin for pain relief, i began noticing a calming effect overtake me  - just relaxed.  i used to get lots of negative thoughts come to my mind which i would fight off but now i don&#039;t even go there!  my husband has really noticed a difference in my upbeat attitude towards life and after a year of radiation, chemo, surgery etc... it is a wonderful surprise to him also! as a side note - i am also sleeping great and wake up refreshed."