Depression/GAD

GSierra

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Posted 2/2/2023 4:29 PM (GMT 0)

Currently, taking Wellbutrin XL 300mg. Have been on the medication for some time now. For the last five years or so, was taking 150mg recently upped it to 300mg due to a setback (depressive episode). Feeling better but at times my general anxiety gets the best of me. Because of symptoms associated with depressive episodes my confidence diminishes and I tend to get a slight imposter syndrome. Any recommendations or success you have had adding a complement to Wellbutrin to help combat those symptoms so that I can quickly return to my former self?

straydog

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Posted 2/2/2023 6:25 PM (GMT 0)

Since your increase was recent it's probably just too soon to see a real difference, give it more time. Perhaps give your dr a call & see what he/she recommends. It's positive that you can tell some difference, that's a good sign.

Take care.

getting by

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Posted 2/3/2023 11:42 AM (GMT 0)

Wellbutrin can be stimulating which can lead to anxiety. Talk to your doc about something to combat that if you aren't against benzos. I take ativan for anxiety. I used to take xanax.

Or if your depressive episode is over, maybe you can come back down to what you were on before.

I hope it all works out for you.

Hugs, Karen...

Sometimes i am me (HT)...

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Posted 2/4/2023 12:38 PM (GMT 0)

Trial and error. An increase that you notice, is a good sign, as mentioned,
keep an eye on it, it will take a bit to even out; Karen, and others have given you great wisdom. HT

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