Posted by Peter on July 12, 2001, at 12:15:04
In reply to Re: Depakote, Klonopin, Wellbutrin, posted by v on July 12, 2001, at 8:41:02
> wellbutrin was recently added to my cocktail (concerta/effexor/valium) as i have very similar symptoms regarding what you stated below... unfortunately the wellbutrin has not worked for me, although that doesn't mean it won't work for you...
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> i've become somewhat more agitated & EXTREMELY stupid... my cognitive function (more like dysfunction) is scary and it hasn't helped me in my inabilty to live, although i am, at times, somewhat more productive since i'm also more "stimulated"... i also still have the tendency to just sit there.. and sit there... and sit there... frozen in inactivity & indecision
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> i'm finding just writing this to be extremely difficult - hard to put my thought in order - and i'm used to being fairly literate at expressing myself... i can't tell you the number of posts i've tried to write lately, only to give up in disgust, embarrassment or just plain fear of reaching out...
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> sorry this is so long... obviously, i have my own post to write asking for help but i'm making myself send this since you've asked as well as the need to just start somewhere
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> i hope you get the relief you deserve... good luck
> v
Thanks for your follow-up, v. I can relate to you on a number of counts. Firstly, the whole "frozen in inactivity and indecision" thing has been extremely prevalent with me. But it has not been so much the result of Wellbutrin as a problem I've had for years - I can just sit indoors and not be able to decide what I want to do and feel guilty for not knowing what to do and for the fact that I can't get myself to go outside. It just builds on itself until eventually I reach this paralyzed depressed state and I end up not doing anything. I'm wondering if it has been a direct result of Wellbutrin for you or has it been present in your life during the pre-Wellbutrin times? When did you start the Wellbutrin? I've heard from many that sometimes it takes a while for the side-effects to wear off and, when they do, it can be a very effective drug to counteract such symptoms as you describe. Also, what was your starting dose - some people experience alot more intense side-effects if they jump on at 300 mg instead of, let's say, gradually increasing from 100 mg. Finally, have you considered that maybe the combination of Wellbutrin with your other meds might be causing these bad effects (including the inability to put your thoughts in order) as opposed to the Wellbutrin itself? Have you spoken to your doc about it? Sorry for all these questions but I've been there; I appreciate your response to my last message, and I wish you the best of luck figuring things out and feeling better.
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