Lamictal — also known as lamotrigine — was first created to help manage seizures. Over time, it became widely used as a mood stabilizer, especially for bipolar disorder. It’s thought to work by calming glutamate, the brain’s main excitatory neurotransmitter — which can help soften intense mood swings. But what many people don’t talk about is the withdrawal experience. It can look very different from person to person. Some people notice mild changes… while others feel more intense emotional or ph