Hi again! Wellbutrin is bupropion. It's a class of its own. It's not an ssri or ssni. It's used for treating depression and for people who wants to stop smoking. It's a relatively soft AD. For my...
Hey Backfist, I have major depression, like you I was depressed all the time, didn't feel like doing nothing work, see people, work out (I do triathlons and haven't worked out in over a year now),...
Hi Bryan, I'm glad things are better for you and your brother. I thought your advice about the bad in life affects us more then the good is a really nice saying! I will certainly work on that in my...
Hi Bubbley, How long have you been taking Wellbutrin for? Are you in therapy? I've been taking Wellbutrin 300mg for almost 5 months now. It took about 4 weeks before I started to feel better and cry...
I couldn't have said it better! Thanks Karen and Trina :-) I can tell you that my daughter when she was 16 opened up to me and told me that she hated her life and that she hated herself and had been...
Hi Display, You're on the right direction for getting your life moving. In the mean time try to see people. Get out of the house, walk to a park and read a good book. I found that I was isolating...
Good job Trina :-)...
Have a nice day to all! Jamie, I hope your eyes are getting better... Take care, Caroline...
BrianJ, I'm so sorry that you lost your sister and for your brothers' illness. I can't imagine what you are going through... You need to stay positive even if it's hard. Your brother is starting his...
Well I can't say for sure, I'm not a doctor but I think so... That's why it's important to make that first step and then you will know. Depression is not something to take lightly, it wont just go...
I understand. It took me over a year of not feeling good before I talked to my doctor because I thaught it was just a phase, that I would snap out of it. I have a home, two wonderful daughters that...
Hey Phil, You have to tell the doctor the truth. You could print your first post and bring it with you. If he wants to prescribe meds talk it over with him and tell him that your parents don't know...
You will be fine! Have confidence in yourself and everything will be ok. Have fun! Caroline...
Hey wise guy, That's good to know! I've been taking cipralex 10 mg for a month now and it's really improved my mood already! I'm very satisfied. I've been taking it combined with wellbutrin 300 mg....
Hey Phil, I'm really proud of you. You are taking the right decision. You can do this without nobody else knowing and it will do you some good. You will be so much happier. Keep us posted, we are...
Hi display, I know how you feel! It's true though, once you get moving the day gets better. You can be proud of yourself today for going to your group session! Afterwards, you will feel better...
Hi Fox123, I'm sorry for your grand-mother, I lost mine 3 months ago and I'm still sad about it. You really need to find somebody new to talk to. A therapist would be the best because they know how...
Hi Phil, I was like you. I was the one helping others and always being there for everybody and when I started feeling like crap, I didn't tell anyone, not even my spouse! I waited a long time, too...
Hey NightWish, Often it seems that when something goes wrong, every starts going wrong like a chain reaction. It's not that much the obtacles but the way we react to them. Stress, lack of sleep, poor...
Lolll you're funny Joyce! Thank you for making me smile this morning, I needed it! Have a nice day to all :-) Caroline...
Hi Raymondfan, I read your post and it really touched me. You seem very mature and responsable, your daughter is very lucky to have you has a mother :-) I know exactly what you are going through...
Hi Karen, Thank you for your encouragements. I don't really feel better but I do enjoy walking with my dog. She's an Australian shepherd. She has a lot of energy so I do my best right now to keep...
Hi, I was feeling the same as you about talking to a therapist but I tried it and I can tell you that she helped me so much! I was all confused like you when I started my therapy and now, I'm not...
Hey lonely planet, I understand exactly how you feel. Bnotafraid's advices are very good. Also, isolating yourself is a normal reaction when on depression but very bad for your psychologic health....
Hi to all, I'm feeling tired and a little down today... I will go take a walk with my dog. I'll think of something to do to pamper myself so I can feel better. Wishing you all a very good day!...
It's sad for your mom but I'm glad that it brought you closer to your brother and his children. You seem to have thought of solutions if you get the job and I'm everything will fall in place. Take...
Hi Bessybell, You sure have a lot of responsabilities on your shoulders. It sadens me to hear that your husband is putting you down with all you are doing for him, he should be more encouraging... I...
Thank you for your support. It gave me courage to see it's not just me. I did has you suggest and told her how I was feeling but she could tell. I know why too, I always get nervous when I have to...
Hi Alexis, You could check out kijiji.com to find a room for rent... Then you could ask for your phone back or you call the police for theft. It depends where you live in Canada but in Montreal,...
Every time a have an appt with my therapist, I always get so anxious. I've been seing her for 3 months and I really like her but I'm always so nervous. I dont know why... I guess I just dont like...
I'm glad that you decided to take care of yourself :-) you need to be patient though because it takes a few weeks for the meds to reach the full effects. You also may have side effects but they...
Hello, I'm going to the dog park with my australian shepherd then I'm having diner with my daughter and her two friends and watch a girl movie tonight. Have a nice day :-) Caroline...
Alscopr, I'm a woman that have been recently dignosed with major depression. I've been feeling very sad all the time and having a lot of stress for almost a year before I realized that I needed...
I'm the kind of person who do not like to take meds and I was afraid of AD. I waited a long time to see my doc and ask for help. I'm usually fun, athletic and positive but I just wasn't myself...
Hi grannymae, Increased sweating is one of the side effects of Wellbutrin. I've been taking it for 3 months now and I do sweat more easely but it's not that bad. Other than that, has it helped you?...
Hi everybody, I've been taking Wellbutrin XL 300mg for 3 months for major depression. I was feeling better but still didn't have the energy for activities or have any pleasure while doing them. So my...