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Q: wellbutrin not working but need to relax
asked by: abitedgy on February 28th, 2008
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I took serzone for several years and loved it. LOVED IT! I wanted to go natural and cleanse my body, so i stopped taking it 3 years ago. Things were fine. But now I am super edgy/health forum with my kids, husband, etc. I don't feel depressed, except for the fact that I can't seem to lose weight and that affects my mood big time. But mostly I just want to be able to relax... let the kids be kids (10 & 14), let my house not be perfect... CHILL!!! The only time i feel relaxed is if I have had a few cocktails, which i am trying to avoid because of the weight thing. Anyway... I have been trying to go on wellbutrin (3rd time right now) but can't seem to get past the first few days. I'm extra health forum, nervous, shaky and can't sleep. My questions are: Since depression isn't really the problem, is wellbutrin even the right drug? If so, will these symptoms go away? Should i just go back to the serzone since it worked so good the first time? (warnings about liver failure make me nervous, but i got checked often, and it seems all drugs come with some negetive possibilities) Is there such a thing as a "CHILL PILL"? I don't want to feel drugged, but i can't handle anything that speeds me up at all, and especially don't want anything that will put on weight. The serzone was nice because i just took it before bedtime. I am in hopes i came to the right place, as my physicain has no answers and pretty much just subscribes anything i ask her to. Anyone have any experience or advise on any of this? Please?
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PenguinsRus
replied on February 29th, 2008
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If depression isn't the problem, you should talk to your doctor and pinpoint what is. It seems like you may have an anxiety issue this time around (constantly on edge about your weight, the kids, how the house looks, etc). Wellbutrin can make anxiety worse. I'd definitely recommend talking to him and figuring out what medication is best for you. If it is in fact depression and the other brand worked better for you, you should talk to him about switching back. Good luck!!
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abitedgy
replied on February 29th, 2008
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Thanks PenguinsRus. I did not take the wellbutrin this morning and already i feel more relaxed. My doctor is very young and basically asks me what I would like to try next, so maybe i will try someone else who is more knowledgeable in this area?? Again, I appreciate your response.
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