Posted by Kathii on June 2, 2003, at 18:30:57
In reply to Re: Not Doing Well, posted by Tree on June 1, 2003, at 17:01:09
> Thanks everyone. I am taking 150mg at 7 or 8am, and another 150 at 2 or 3pm. I have been getting real tired in the afternoon, and by bedtime, I am exhausted, but my mind is awake and won't let me sleep. I drink one cup of green tea with caffeine in the morning, no more tea or soda or anything like that the rest of the day.
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> About four years ago, I went on Zoloft. I barely slept for four weeks, so took Ambien. After four weeks, I started feeling pretty good, but kind of flat and had no interest in sex. Strangely enough, I got pregnant! And, so, decided to go off it.
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> I am scheduled for a follw-up appointment in a couple of weeks and am committed to sticking this out for 4-6 weeks. I am worried about the tiredness, because I didn't expect it as a side effect especially after the initial energy rush. Hopefully it will get better.
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> Right now my family is criticizing me and yelling at me for my choice of what to make for dinner. Like I really need this!
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> TreeHi Tree,
Give the Wellbutrin time to kick in, I know it's frustrating, but you'll know in a couple of weeks whether it will work for you.
Too bad your family isn't being supportive - all the more important for you to support YOU! If dinner is a frequent problem, write down what the family will eat, get a calendar and put together menus - it will help with the grocery shopping, too.
I have the same problem with my brain wanting to stay up when my body is ready to crash. I try to slow down about 2 hours before I go to bed. I take a shower and put on my jammies, pick out clothes for tomorrow, doors get checked, lights dimmed or turned off, get the bedroom ready (turn on AC or fan), and just ease into bed. Your brain isn't going to be able to shut off if 15 minutes before you were up running around the house, trying to get things done.
Keep us updated!
Kathi
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