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oakdragon 
2:13am, September 12, 2009
I'm doing lots better today. I worked most of the day and got rid of all the brush I had cut down, in the back corner of yard. Took a while as I have to cut it into little pieces and fit it in trash can.
I got a lot done. I have my energy back so either it is the wellbutrin or it is just a placebo affect, either way I feel better. Yeah.
The anxiety is back too, so now I know that that is likely connected to being wired via the wellbutrin... maybe.
It was so therapeutic to just cut up branches with clippers, kept me busy and was mindless; made me think that some type of job gardening or landscaping would be nice. I say I want to use my mind so things like paralegal seem more logical... But it is just so peaceful working with the soil.
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Sounds like you're once again on a rebound---great! I'm sure spending time doing yard work did you some good, too. Now, it's my turn!
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I've also often thought that a landscaping job might suit me, although part of its charm is no deadlines, no one to please but me, complete mindlessness. Getting paid for it might ruin all that. I'm really glad you got to relax and enjoy the zen of cutting up the branches. It really does sound peaceful and rewarding. And glad you're feeling better. It does often seem energy and anxiety come as a package, although my pdoc said a higher dose of antidepressant would help alleviate the anxiety. Unfortunately, a higher dose also causes hypomania so I'm not really recommending it. :-)
huangreatdog
Yeah, let's always be aware of that up, up and away reaction as a possibility. Still, moderation is usually the solution to this stuff, with gradual increases usually prevailing.
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