Anxiety adding a new med

Common fear, I know. Had it before, having it again, gah! Been on Pristiq for a month. Not giving me the results I need so Pdoc added generic Wellbutrin 100mg yesterday. He obviously knows I have anxiety and depression but thinks my depression is more prevalent and I can't say I disagree. Been fighting this fight since February so yes, I am depressed at the struggle lol.

Anyone have good success adding Wellbutrin to an AD? I've never taken it before. I know everyone is different. My fear is it making me worse, ie: the root of why I'm afraid of taking it!

Lord have mercy on all of us! This battle is for the BIRDS! I have faith though but some days are harder than others. I'm sick of being a scaredy cat! I wanna be like the folks who just pop the pill their doc gives and get on with it lol!

Thanks for listening!!!

Lisa

You're right, it is a common fear.

I want to extend to you that I understand. I've had allergic reactions and/or negative side effects to so many meds (my list of allergies is very long), that yes, it does take its toll on us and yes it does wear us down. We get afraid to try anything new.

But one thing to keep in mind is that you are being monitored and if you do have a worsening of symptoms, you inform your doc and get off the med! (I remember being told to suck it up when I was on gabapentin after my back surgery and the docs weren't paying attention to me....my face swelled up, my throat and my arms, had difficulty swallowing and breathing, felt lethargic! It took me getting frustrated enough to stand up for myself and yes, my doctor did d/c it).

Point is, here I am! I've been through it, I know the fear, and yes I've had some complications. But guess what? On other meds, I've also been just fine! :)

So that happens too! Keep the faith, give it a shot, and if it doesn't work you can always stop.

(Hey, that almost rhymed!)










M.

My pdoc also prescribed it for me about two weeks ago and I still haven't taken it. I want to, but I don't want more anxiety feelings again.

My pdoc is also a pharmacist so I trust him. I have to. Sooooooo with that being said, w/the encouraging of hubby, & texts from friends (one of which is a friend I've met right here through these forums!) who said "just take it!" I took the dang pill. I want to be well. I know I need a med to get there. I know I don't have to suffer but must be willing to try. My anticipatory anxiety has ALWAYS been worse than anything I've ever feared. If I don't try, I won't know.

So, bottoms up! I took it (& a Xanax) lol!

Thank you for the support & comments. I'll keep it updated.

xoxoxo

Lisa

Haha Debbie downer! If any of us want a good laugh, we should watch a Debbie Downer clip on YouTube. Hilarious stuff right there.

I remember ppl saying Cymbalta increased anxiety when I started it and i was thinking "my God, why is this Pdoc prescribing this?" But I took it and it quelled both the anxiety & depression. I hope this too is just what I need.

Thanks for your support everyone. Janetlee feel free to email me anytime too

Sending peace & hope to all of us!


Lisa

Hi Lisa,

I just wanted to take a moment to let you know that you are not alone. I actually started a thread about my having anxiety about taking new meds. I don't know why my anxiety is so high around taking new meds. I always have to research them before I take them and still hesitate. I worry about the side affects or about it causing a totally new illness. I think all those commercials about lawsuits if you've taken a particular med and had certain side affects stay on my mind too.

But I do realize that each med affects each person in different ways. What might have a bad side affect on 10 different people might not affect you at all.

I also try to tell myself that I won't know if it will work or give me some relief or even side affects unless I'm willing to give it a try. There are certain meds I don't want to try just because I've heard bad things about them like bad side affects or addiction but my psychiatrist told me that I need to be willing to give something a try if I want to feel better and not rely on what reaction or experience someone else had she said I need to have my own experience so 'm working on learning that.

I'm glad you were able to take it and I'm glad you have support. I'm hoping you're feeling a little better.

Sending hugs your way in case you need them.