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cyclonefence

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Tue Oct 22, 2024, 02:47 PM Oct 2024

Wellbutrin and me [View all]

I posted a couple of days ago about my depression and needing to go back on Wellbutrin. Thank you for all your supportive comments--it's really good to know I'm not alone in this.

Anyway, my doctor's appointment where I will get my prescription renewed is tomorrow, but Monday night I got so bad I told my husband I didn't want to live any more. I wasn't exactly suicidal, just felt like giving up on everything and just sitting in my chair until I died.

He said "That's it--take one of my Wellbutrin" and I did.

I know it's not supposed to work like this, not this fast, but today I am pretty much back to my old self. I'm taking care of things I've been letting slide because depression makes me physically inert and mentally incapable. I know it should take longer to have an effect, but I'm not complaining. It's as if my body is saying "oh there you are, old friend Wellbutrin--now let's get this show on the road!"

I'm so grateful to have a place to (anonymously) let my true feelings be known. I appreciate you all more than you can know. Just to have somewhere to vent without having to deal with the person I've vented to IRL is a precious gift.

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Wellbutrin and me [View all] cyclonefence Oct 2024 OP
.. DUgosh Oct 2024 #1
Wellbutrin was my help for quitting smoking.....was a nervous wreck thinking about when I was gonna a kennedy Oct 2024 #2
Yeah smoking is tuff. It took a major heart attack 2 years ago Halloween for me to stop after 2 packs a day for 45 years Cheezoholic Oct 2024 #13
My hubby was one of those for whom the side effects were the worst. slightlv Oct 2024 #15
I've heard that for some people it does the opposite of it's intended purpose. 1WorldHope Oct 2024 #17
Wow, so sorry you had to go through that........ a kennedy Oct 2024 #19
i am wishing for you peace and healing MadameButterfly Oct 2024 #3
Ditto that! Lonestarblue Oct 2024 #8
I think it might be one that does work quickly Lulu KC Oct 2024 #4
Someone is always on DU to give you a supportive hug! SheltieLover Oct 2024 #5
I have used it too. Loupe Garoue Oct 2024 #6
Re: "should take longer to have an effect" Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2024 #7
"Not supposed to work like this" teran Oct 2024 #9
I had told a depressed ex-coworker I am always awake all night Skittles Oct 2024 #10
I hear you peppertree Oct 2024 #11
I wonder how many of us cyclonefence Oct 2024 #21
Hear, hear. peppertree Oct 2024 #23
I believe that your body knows the drug and what to do with it. Like with Nexium. LiberalArkie Oct 2024 #12
Totally agree cyclonefence Oct 2024 #22
Sending light your way! n/t Cheezoholic Oct 2024 #14
So glad you're feeling better mountain grammy Oct 2024 #16
Feel better nt XanaDUer2 Oct 2024 #18
Glad you found something that works for you IronLionZion Oct 2024 #20
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