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Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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lance139169 03/25/2011

I am looking for input from others on here that suffers from depression, and found that they felt better when they stopped taking their meds.

Here's why I ask: I wake up in the morning and I feel somewhat "normal". A short while after I take my Wellbutrin I start feeling more depressed and anxious. What I am trying to determine is whether the medication is is creating a problem for me, or helping me.

Thanks for sharing your experience.

meandthebeast 03/25/2011

Maybe Wellbutrin is not the right med for you.. For me, I am clinically depressed and have been all my life.. I cant go off my meds or I would be in the real *nuthut*

hotdogalice 03/25/2011

well, i am still wondering if the welbutrin did that to me also. but i know its a great drug for most people. after many months of using welbutrin I did lose the weight i had gained from SSRI drugs, but i weaned myself off and am doing without any drugs for my depression. It seemed not to help my depression and i could not sleep and I had ruminating thoughts that took over my life. Not really sure it was the welbutrin or just the depression. I am drug free now but using amino acids and vitamins. doing better...Good Luck

ThePepperMan 03/25/2011

Meds can effect our behavior, it is up to us to sort out if the changes are positive or negative. Most often we need the help of a doctor or therapist to do a good job of that.

Have you tried keeping a mood journal to track your moods and feelings? That may help.

Definitely have a discussion with your doctor about what you have noticed.

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