I was already going into my fifth year on a prescription drug treatment plan when I was prescribed Gabapentin.

With my mental and physical health deteriorating, it seemed like an eternity since I began my journey for wellness at the beginning of 2010, my first year of college.

Hoping for better results, I transitioned to my third healthcare provider. Unfortunately, the new provider adhered to a similar drug regimen, continuing to follow the same course which included keeping me on the two medications considered to be the base of my treatment plan: Lithium and Abilify. 

After introducing me to Klonopin and Valium with no positive success, he prescribed Gabapentin (Neurotin) to the mix.

When taking Gabapentin in capsule form, I was instructed to open the 100 mg capsule and ingest a quarter daily.

This regimen left me truly feeling like a drug addict. Despite my efforts, it was impossible to measure and consume a consistent dose of Gabapentin each day. On some days I felt high while others I felt ill.

After just three months on Gabapentin, I once again found myself battling a sense of hopelessness.