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3 days on Wellbutrin...feeling worse..
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Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
Questions posted in the Mental Health forum are being answered by Dr. Roger L. Gould, author of the Mastering Stress and Depression program and affiliated with the UCLA. Department of Psychiatry. Topics covered include anger, attention deficit disorder (ADD) , bipolar disorder , dementia , electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) , learning disabilities, memory, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) , panic , personality disorders, phobias , post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) , schizophrenia , stress , transitions, and work problems.
3 days on Wellbutrin...feeling worse..
by Sonnygirl, Oct 31, 2009 11:59AM
Been taking WellbutrinXL for 3 days now and have been feeling worse. I've heard that it takes awhile before you start feeling the effects or feeling better and to give it a few weeks. I've never been on antidepressants before but I've always had problems with depression my whole life. I'm now 29. Just was wondering if there is someone on same medication and how long it took them to start "coming around." My doctor didn't give me much information. He said it's more of a "motivator" antidepressant which is what I'm hoping for. Just recently got off opiates after being adicted for over 1 year and 1/2. Any feedback or advice would be helpful, Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Roger Gould, M.D., Oct 31, 2009 04:14PM
, Oct 31, 2009 04:14PMTo: Sonnygirl
You have to give it a few weeks to really work optimally, but you should see gradual improvement...but have to take into account your history of opiates which mean that the neurotransmitters being effected in your brain may be off kilter and it may take a little longer for you.. but also, pay attention to your life not just your moods...you might try the free building of a smart plan at my new site www.myvirtualshrink.com.
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