Wellbutrin & Adderall

[ophelia russo]

At this point, my symptoms are mostly depression, isolation, dissociation, patchy memory loss, and a complete and total loss of interest in anything that I previously loved. Little to no confidence, and I still feel a lot of guilt and responsibility. I space out and staying focused is a rare occasion.
The doc put me on Wellbutrin XL 300mg in September of last year, and it's helped a lot, hole-in-the-gut feeling-wise. She mentioned Adderall last time I was there for my disinterest in functioning, basically (there are times its so bad I can't even get myself off the couch/out of bed for lack of willingness/energy), and lack of ability to focus anymore.

I'm curious if any of you guys have ever tried the two together? Or, Adderall itself. Like, does it stimulate anxiety and make things worse? Or, were you actually able to do the dishes before they became a hazard?

 

[Deuce Bigelow]

Hi, I am currently taking Welbutrin 200 mg along with 20mg XR Adderal and 10mg Adderal. It has done nothing but help. I have been on the Welbutrin for years and added the Adderal last month. It has done wonders for me ... but make sure you check with your Doctor, as both are stimulants and can cause a stroke (according to my Doctor) if too much is taken ...

Best of luck!

-Deuce B

 

[bluemoon1987]

Adderall is extremely addictive and ruined my life. I stopped taking it 10 months ago and I still feel like absolute garbage. I worry I will never feel like myself again. It is essentially "speed".... Be careful!!!

 

[Laurie2001]

I just started a thread on this. It completely takes away my anxiety and critical parts and flashbacks go away. I feel emotionally organized and can accomplish things. I only use it on the weekends when I am not working, because the structure of my work keeps me so engaged that I don't have the same issues - although I do need anti anxiety medications at those times. Somehow weekends are really hard without structure and house related work is extremely triggering for me. I just take 5 mg. which is reportedly small for a teenager even. I feel a little revved up which is the only problem. I feel as long as I watch myself and keep it just on those days that I really need it I'm not worried about addiction. Although I'm not sure why it helps with my anxiety and fear.