Posted by Shirley 2 on June 2, 2001, at 11:28:40
In reply to Re: Which way on Serotonin Cam? » Cam W., posted by terra miller on May 30, 2001, at 11:51:26
Terra,
After starting St. John's Wort, which ironically is supposed to be similar in chemical nature to Wellbutrin, I have similar feelings. In tandem with Adderall, I have more mental energy but feel completely calm. I can plan in my head what needs to be done without writing it down which truly is amazing. Previously, I was very short tempered when traffic didn't move fast enough for me but now I don't get upset at all.
By the way, I loved your statement about having more cognitive ability to make choices over what your chemicals are causing you to feel. You hit the nail on the head.
Like you, I have been on several SSRI's and actually Zoloft permanently stopped my suicidal urges unlike what it did to you. But after a year and a half, it stopped being effective, and I have struck out with Prozac and Celexa.
My psychiatrist didn't think Wellbutrin would be good for me because of my anxiety and prescribed Luvox. I was tired of SSRI's and decided on a whim to give St. John's Wort a shot. Not expecting a darned thing, it's been nothing short of miraculous.
I wish you continued success on Wellbutrin and just wanted to let you know how much I related to what you said.
Shirley
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