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Posted 6/2/2014 1:21 AM (GMT 0)
Hi,
I started to have panic attacks years ago and now they are like old friends, annoying old friends but old friends none the less. I tried ssri's but reacted very badly so my doc put me on lorazapam. Addictive I know but it works well. I also take xanax but only sometimes when it's bad. This winter I started being depressed, I am divorced(5 years) and my daughter moved out to start her own life in august. I find that being alone isn't as much fun as I thought it would be (kidding).
I recently started Wellbutrin 150 xl one per day. I had surprisingly few side affects and felt pretty good. Now I am noticing apathy and lack of motivation creeping in. Could this be dose related or something else, like just being depressed?

I also have adhd inattentive type with over focus ( thus the anxiety I presume). Sorry I mixed about ten things in here.

Just joined and it's nice to know there are others of us out there, It's really comforting, thank you all, and have a nice evening
Bill
Posted 6/2/2014 2:30 AM (GMT 0)
Hi MUTW.,

I am glad to see you start your own post! :)

We welcome you here and know that you will be able to both give and receive much support here.

How recently did you start your Wellbutrin Rx? The symptoms that you described could be attributed to the start up process, and in that case will fade out as your body adjusts.

Discussing this with your doctor would be the best next step to take if this continues to be an issue.

For now, checking out our Resources on the main page here (1st post) will give you a lot of self-help ideas that may be of interest/benefit.

Also, talking with others who understand is in itself, very healing and theraputic...so keep posting with us.:)

Talk to you soon.

S.C.
Posted 6/2/2014 8:40 AM (GMT 0)
hi mind. it may be that you may need to give the new anti-dep some time. i agree with scaredy cat. know that we are here for you. keep posting. we do care. keep the dialogue open with your doc. keep strong and welcome to the forum.
Posted 6/2/2014 12:31 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Bill and welcome aboard.

You're in a good forum here, great community, and quite the bunch! The more you stick around, you'll see many of share similar difficulties. I agree with you, it does feel good to know you can come here, and no one is going to judge you. We do all get it!

I also thought I'd ^^echo^^ the others with perhaps needing to give your meds a bit more time. Sometimes it can take weeks, and often things are rough starting out. Just a thought....






M.
Posted 6/2/2014 2:33 PM (GMT 0)
MUTW, Welcome aboard and please know we are glad you have found us.  The antidepressant, Wellbutrin , has been shown to be beneficial in treating ADHD. Antidepressants have a positive effect on all three of the major components of ADHD: inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. I suspect the changes that have been happening in your life are contributing to your anxiety and depressive problems.  Medications can help but together with other coping skills most people can heal from their emotional issues. When change does occur, don't pretend it isn't painful. One of the worst things you can do when this happens is to pretend everything is "just fine." Even if you agree intellectually that the changes are necessary, emotionally you still may have some painful, negative reactions to deal with. Allow yourself plenty of time to accept the changes in your life. Talk with you Dr. re your medication dose and talk with us as we are here to support you. Kindly, Kitt  
Posted 6/2/2014 2:35 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone for your replies, I did just start the wellbutrin a couple weeks ago, so I'll take your advice and let it settle out for a while.
Any ideas on how to boost serotonin without ssri's or eating?
Is there any meds that anyone knows about that will do that?
I will ask my doc, but we tend to have more real life experience with this stuff than they do sometimes.

Thanks again for the support,
Bill
Posted 6/2/2014 4:57 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Kitt,
I believe most of my depression is from my situation at this time.
And you are right, I know my daughter leaving is the way it should be, and I am proud and happy for her, but it has impacted my life in a very negative way. It's like being kicked along the path to the next phase of life. Intellectually I totally get it, but emotionally it hurts. I am now reinventing myself to be just myself.
I think I will get there eventually.
Thanks for the good suggestions,
Bill
Posted 6/2/2014 6:48 PM (GMT 0)
MUTW,

Here is an article that is interesting and informative about alternative ways to boost Seratonin levels. Including such things as exercise and getting sufficient sunlight. Other things that are also helpful include meditation and coping skills, such as the ones in our Resources.

I hope that you find benefit from reading it.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2077351/

I do feel for you and your situation! I have one grown, and one going in to Jr. High next year. It was tough when my first one left the nest...but I am dreading my last baby leaving!

One bit of encouragement...I am really enjoying my relationship with my adult daughter so much.:) Yes, it is different, but still a great bond, and in some ways we are closer now...because I know that she wants to be hanging out with me, not because she doesn't have a choice, lol!

Great job on working on the new dynamic of reinventing yourself. There are many things that you can discover and try now that you are the parent of an adult. Remember that we never stop being parents, and your daughter will always need her daddy...but now maybe you can start a new hobby or take that trip you've always wanted to!

Keep talking with us here as well...we care and understand.:)

S.C.

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