I've been taking a pretty hefty amount of Lamictal for a few years and it took me quite a long time to notice but it occurred to me recently that my short-term memory is in the trash. If I misplace anything, it's GONE – it's impossible for me to retrace my steps or think of the last time I'd seen it. I forget things all the time, whether it's assignments or leaving my travel mug on the counter when I go to school or work.

I would say that it's starting to impede my life but it really always has since it's begun, but I'm entirely reliant on the medication to function. If I don't take it, I have (kinesthetic hallucinations?) (nerve issues?), basically I begin withdrawing the immediate next day and I start to feel a numbness in my body that feels like vibrating, and it feels like my feet don't touch the floor, like I'm levitating. It's very similar to getting a really intense weed high and I get really irritable and frustrate easily. I can't focus and my mood swings go out of control.

Should I consider switching nonetheless? I really don't want to take Lithium because it has to be taken twice a day and I'll forget. Has anyone else had these experiences? Is it permanent?