[Erin]

Joanie,

Sorry for your difficulties. I have a long story to tell which pre-dates my BC Dx, but I am running off to a dr appt, so I don't have time right now. But, bottom line...I take 20mg of Lamictal daily (a very small dose) , and it takes enough of the edge off the anxiety that I can manage the rest myself. It was originally prescribed to me years ago in an attempt to solve my migraines, but I found it extremely helpful for my anxiety/depression, with almost zero side effects. You may never have heard of it as it is usually used for management of seizures. They are starting to use it for bipolar in the last year or two.

I also agree that you should be seeing a psychiatrist for all of these kinds of meds. You wouldn't go to a GP for your bc - this is just as specialized a field.

Goog luck!