Posted by mrporter1 on June 1, 2003, at 11:20:27
In reply to Re: Not Doing Well, posted by cubbybear on June 1, 2003, at 11:02:10
Hi Tree,
I'm so sorry you're struggling. Keep in mind that Wellbutrin is your typical AD. It will take several weeks for it to really kick in. The stimulant feeling you felt at the beginning is probably a side effect and not the drug actually working. However, for most people you do get increased energy eventually.
The Klonopin can definitely make you depressed- especially the day after. At the time, it's great to manage anxiety - not sure if that's an issue for you. Ambien might be a better bet for sleep. Even better would be to make sure you're taking the Wellbutrin as early as possible. That might be the reason you can't sleep. Any benzos have the risk of making you feel more depressed when you come down from them.
I know it's hard to hear that it may take some time to feel better. That's the terrible joke for those with depression. If you're depressed you can't even imagine feeling better, much less Waiting for feel better.
Have you taken other things in the past? How have they worked for you? What's your current dosage of Wellbutrin?
Hang in there! You are not not not alone.
Take good care of yourself the very best you can.
Rachel
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