Depression/GAD

GSierra

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Joined : Jan 2023

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Posted 2/2/2023 11:29 AM (GMT -5)

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 1:25 PM (GMT -5)

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 6:42 AM (GMT -5)

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 7:38 AM (GMT -5)

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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