No energy/motivation - possible drug switch.

I take pristiq, it doesn't make me tired or anything. It is a little like Effexor. Both Brintellex and Vibryd I have heard good things. I hope this med switch works for you. I really like the pristiq, I hope that you do too.

Welcome to the depression forum. Good luck with the med change...

Hugs, Karen...

The Remeron puts me to sleep right away and I sleep more than I used to. Doesn't really help me with my depression. Trying out other drugs like Zoloft to replace it.

Do you find the Wellbutrin energizing? Help depression?

Can you take wellbutrin and take something for the anxiety too? Just a thought. I couldn't tolerate wellbutrin either, made me nervous and I couldn't sleep.

Best wishes to you...

Hugs, Karen...

Remeron seemed to help although I was also taking klonopin. Like I said out like a light. Plus I sounded like I was on drugs, slurred and all until I fell asleep. Gained about 20 pounds. Was always hungry but mood was better.

Now I take 200 mg welbutrin in the morning. I can't say that I am energized but I'm not depressed and I don't feel tired but I don't think I will say om energized. For anxiety I take 1 mg at night. It is working.

No lump in the throat, no feeling like I can't breathe, no crying. She gave me saphris for emergency. But I never took it. I'm afraid.

Oh yeah. I have post weight with wellbutrin.

Sometimes we are fighting two different things, depression and anxiety. I see your point about not wanting side effects and having to take something for that too. If you saw my pill box, you would freak, I take so many different medications that it isn't funny. I take three meds for mental health alone. Two for pain, chloresterol, diabetes, blood sugar, blood pressure and multivitamins and supplements. And I probably forgot something.

I take Xanax for anxiety but trying to go off and fight it on my own. IT isn't easy. But I have come down from four whole milligrams to one. So that is an accomplishment.

I really hope you find what works for you. Meditation and mindfulness fight anxiety. You might want to look into that...

Best wishes...

Hugs, Karen...

Hi Ellen,

I am hearing good things about Brintellix. I hope that it works for you.

Mindfulness and meditation (if you want) play a huge roll in your life. Why not learn to observe life within and around you. It may not help your solarplexus situation. But it can help life in general. It brings you peace which in turn gives you more control. Have you learned abdominal breathing? Do you hyperventilate? That can be really scary. But with mindfulness and meditation, you learn how to breathe and relax yourself and your muscles. Just be open to the idea. It can help.

I wish you the very best.

I was looking at your signature. I am reading some things about a disorder or illness, but I can't figure out what it is. It sounds like it is to do with your stomach. Let me know.

Take care, have a good day. Relax as much as possible...

Hugs, Karen...

Have you searched the internet for manufacturer coupons? That would be the best place to start I guess.

Oh, that isn't bad. Especially for three months. I have heard a lot of good things about Brintellix. I think it is fairly new isn't it??? I hope it works out for you and that you can get a coupon.

I remember now, I was going to try the butrans patch for pain. The doctor gave me a booklet and there was a number to call to get a discount off of my co-pay. I never did try it, my insurance wanted me to try three other drugs before because it was expensive. It was relatively new at that time.

I hope that you have a good day...

Hugs, Karen...