Should I tell a doctor I've been taking something not prescribed to me- and then ask for a script?

I made an appointment to ask about anxiety medication. While awaiting the appointment i was having nerve pain (which is common for me) and a friend gave me a bottle of Gabapentin that they no longer use. It worked great, and also worked great on my anxiety and insomnia. I've been taking it daily for almost two weeks. I'd like to get this prescribed to me as opposed to antidepressants or benzos. But i feel weird telling a doctor I've been taking it, and don't want to be looked at as someone who takes drugs they're not prescribed and who's looking for more, especially since i know Gabapentin has the potential to be abused.

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