what to expect when going off Wellbutrin

Well I have never taken wellbutrin. My best friend takes it and she loves it. I have taken paxil in the past. I took it for 2 1/2 years. When I was ready to go off it, I scheduled a doctor's appt. My doctor told me I could not go off it cold turkey. I weened off it very slowly and barely had withdrawal symptoms. You should consult your doctor. I research online a lot and many people have stated that you will have wicked side effects if you go off an anti-depressant cold turkey. Especially if you had been taking it for over a year. Paxil was a great medication for me. It worked wonders. But my family did not want me to rely on it. So I made the decision to come off it. For some reason, my Father,Mother, and brother are very against anti-depressants. I hope that I helped you with your question.