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I have bilateral temporal lobe seizures and have always been depressed since I’ve had epilepsy ever since I was 10 years old.

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@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member Not everyone gets it. Its mainly found in young children. With adults the rage effect is a lot easier to manage. Some times people don't get any rage effect and get the complete opposite.

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I am on large dose of Keppra ER. 1500mg in the morning and 2250mg before bed. I bet this does have an effect on my moods. I reached out to my neurologist when this first hit, but was told to speak to my GP about going on an antidepressant. My GP is who put me on Desvenlafaxline.

I have a Hunch . My opinion. But I don’t think your Antidepressant working at its full potential.

Have you heard of the alternative name given to Keppra ? Many people call it the RAGE drug . One of the side effects of it, is changing the emotions or behavior of the person taking it.

My hunch is that the Keppra is stronger than the Desvenlafaxline . Keppra is making you feel these Negative thoughts. But remember this is all my opinion.

You want to change your mind ask Dr for referral to a counselor. Surprised if on anti-depressants not seeing one already. Please don't think inevitable from epilepsy or meds. Get help to lift self out of this change your mind bout things the best way.