Wellbutrin XL

[Iam]

Prosac gave me major anxiety. Celexa did help my depression, but I developed a tolerance to it. The dosage started at 10 mg (I am pretty sensitive to any drug) and was eventually upped to 40mg after many years. I ended up feeling numb so when I started therapy a couple of years ago my T suggested I wean off under my dr's cares so we could access my emotions. I did it without talking with my GP (he was fine with that when I had my physical and told him). Problem was with such intensive therapy dealing with my past for the first time and not used to dealing with feelings I ended up in the hospital seriously suicidal.

I like the way the wellbutrin gives me energy at the half dosage. It does take the edge of my depression as well so am thinking that it may be the answer. My trauma T was insistent that I see a psychiatrist or NP so I guess I'll try to find one. Not at all happy about adding yet another dr to my "team", but maybe she's right and it will work best. I just don't want them to suggest dealing with the side effects of one drug by adding another....scares me.

 

[Fabulously_Screwed_Up]

I'm brand new here, and I just posted a new thread about Wellbutrin. That was before I noticed this one already existing! duh!

Anyway, I loved many of the responses here. They partially -if not completely- answer the questions on my thread. Thank you! I haven't read all of them yet, because I'm -finally- falling asleep, and I need to take advantage of that. I promise I will read more later, though... :-)

To the original creator of this thread, I wish you the best of luck! I strongly agree with the rest of the respondents here who suggest you get a second opinion. Seriously! I would even consider getting a new GP (are you in UK? - I think that means General Practitioner over there, right?) Anyway, you deserve someone who *listens*, thank you very much! I would get rid of him / her in an eyeblink. Been there, done that!

 

[Sazza]

I suggested this to my Gp thought it may work with the celexa. No joy though was offered a change to another SSRI instead I need something to give me bit energy and help with the depression which celexa is making worse.

 

[Fabulously_Screwed_Up]

I'm sorry to hear that, Sazza... :(

I'm gonna have to do a search on SSRI's. Not sure what they all are...

Feel better soon!

Hugs,

Fabulously. (who SERIOUSLY needs to get some sleep now! :sleep:)