Right, Gabapentin is similar to Lyrica. Taking both? Why? It can add to that fuzzy thinking, it can even add to paralysis in some people. I was given Lyrica for pain after Shingles outbreak. It was very effective for pain, but it started the "hug" big time, with one pill only. So that was it, for Lyrica and me. You should not be on that many drugs if you are "alone". I know the kids are there part of the time (after school) but they are not there all the time.

I'm so sorry your trouble is overwhelming. It IS awful.

I am alone, too, but I have become VERY wary of things. I always start low on drugs to see how I'll manage, and by manage I mean things like being able to do simple everyday
tasks. Being on Prednisone can alter your "view of the world" considerably; my reaction was extreme, but I was literally pounding the walls and the car window as my husband drove.
Prednisone