Depression Support Group
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.
Ive been on Wellbutrin now for a year, 2 months ago they added a new med to the mix.
since that new med, I have felt so much better. Dont know if its the med or that I have finally gotten past the depression from my breakup. I decided that of the 2 meds, it seems the 2nd is the one that finally seemed to help so I decided to quit cold turnkey on Wellbutrin.
I did call my doctor for advise before doing it, and she said that if I can go 1 week without it and not have severe side affects then Im good to go. Its been 3 days now and so far so good. The one thing that I HAVE noticed is that the fast heartrate in mid afternoon has seemed to stop and the really shaky hands seems to have lessen a bit so thats great.
I was wondering for any of you that have stopped, can you tell me what kind of side effects you had? I'd like to be on the look out for them.
thanks!
since that new med, I have felt so much better. Dont know if its the med or that I have finally gotten past the depression from my breakup. I decided that of the 2 meds, it seems the 2nd is the one that finally seemed to help so I decided to quit cold turnkey on Wellbutrin.
I did call my doctor for advise before doing it, and she said that if I can go 1 week without it and not have severe side affects then Im good to go. Its been 3 days now and so far so good. The one thing that I HAVE noticed is that the fast heartrate in mid afternoon has seemed to stop and the really shaky hands seems to have lessen a bit so thats great.
I was wondering for any of you that have stopped, can you tell me what kind of side effects you had? I'd like to be on the look out for them.
thanks!
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The new med they gave me was 75mg of Effexor. After a couple weeks i really started feeling happier. My dr said it is a med that releeases more seratonin (sp??). Been pretty pleased with it. I will see how it goes just by itself for a month or so then plan on slowly getting of it as well.
Quitting cold turkey on anything can kick your butt. Even when you do the step down method, it can get tough.
Its so odd how meds can affect people completely different. When I was on lexapro a few years back for anxiety. I became mean. I actually hit my husband once. He right away thought it was the med and i spoke to my dr and got something else. never that way again. I'll be happy to be off them completely.