Posted by Sassi on March 26, 2002, at 22:56:05
In reply to Re: Memory boosting effects of Wellbutrin SR, posted by allisonm on May 19, 2000, at 18:06:17
> I have had short-term memory problems on Wellbutrin SR. Sometimes I think my brain thinks faster and is more alert, other times it's borderline racing, which I don't like. Currently, I'm on 200mg 2X/day.
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> For the most part though, I find I forget things almost instantly. For instance, I walked out from work with a co-worker the other night. She was parked in a parking lot, I was parked in a garage. I had a box for her. We agreed as we parted company to meet at the curb where we stood so that I could transfer this large box from my truck to her car.
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> I went up four flights on the elevator, not 50 yards away, walked to my truck, also not 50 yards away. Started up and headed out. There are two exits I can take. Luckily, I chose Swan Street instead of Scio because upon my exit I came upon my friend in her car waiting for me at the curb. I'd completely and I mean COMPLETELY forgotten.
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> I now write myself lists of things I want to accomplish at home -- especially on the weekends because I know I won't remember to do them and then I'll be angry at myself for forgetting. (BTW, I am 38.)
WOW!! This sounds just like me!! I used to be able to recall an amazing amount of information. I never appreciated it until I lost the ability. I now can hardly remember my vocabulary, stumble for words, forget what I stood up to do, and many other hosts of horrible memory problems. I went back to school for my Masters and can hardly remember what any of my classes are about.I'd like my memory back, but am not sure I want the depression back. Is there another medication? I do find that I am easily agitated, but like a spark. Once I yell or explode I'm calm and pleasant. I don't like that either but am learning to cope. I don't kow how to cope with the memory issue.
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