Lamictal and creativity
To preface, I was a really creative kid- constantly drawing, reading, and really into music. That continued into my 20s. I was always interested in finding new bands and whatnot. I was put on Lamictal when I was 30- no formal diagnosis, just an inability to regulate my emotions and underlying anger issues- and it has helped in that regard. I am now 45 and have had kind of an epiphany. It has dawned on me that I really don’t enjoy much of any of these things like I used to. Specifically, I’m still a prolific reader but it’s almost exclusively nonfiction. I had a coworker half jokingly tell me, “aww, you don’t have imagination 😕”. In fact, most of what I have been watching has been documentaries, true crime, and the lot. And as for music, I seldom listen to it other than when I’m driving. Anyways, I noticed this distinct shift and am wondering if this particular drug has affected this part of my brain? I am also on Lexapro and Xanax but feel like this would be the most likely culprit given that it’s a mood stabilizer… I am making a conscious effort to “enjoy” things again- I got a ticket to see a favorite band and recently read a whole book which I enjoyed but it’s baffling I don’t seek out such things on a regular basis. Has anyone else experienced this at all that you’ve noticed?? Thanks