don't know which is worse, anxiety disorder or depression caused from meds which control disorder??

[anxietymama]

i have anxiety disorder and have been suffering from it for 3 years! i started on celexa, then switch to effexor 75 mg, and now I have just started wellbutrin 100 mg.
i am going through severe dizzy spells? is this normal?
i switched to wellbutrin because i gained so much weight from effexor! although i am sure that it is not all the drugs fault, the weight gain has created a depression on top of anxiety. i have so many mixed messages of myself. unhappy because i am overweight, and unhappy that i have to take pills for anxiety that is also contributing to being overweight. i don't know which is worse???
i feel absolutely crazy! my husband and kids must be getting tired of all this nonsense! they are very supportive but i feel like a failure. my doctor tells me not to be so hard on myself but i guess i have been feeling like this for so long i can't stop.
please help!

[boogieman]

Hello. Next time you see your therapist, ask them if there are any support groups in your area, or any other options available. Most antidepressants are most effective when combined with one on one or group therapy. Take care, GM

[anxietymama]

yes, i see a therapist monthly. i am not sure if anything really comes out with it though because it is a quick session and usually ends with just a refill of prescriptions.

[boogieman]

Hello. As you are aware, it takes time for most antidepressants to become fully effective. Are you seeing a therapist or other psych professional on a regular basis? Please advise, GM

[anxietymama]

I know what I have to do to control the weight gain but I have been in this rut and can't get out! My family is suffering from what I am going though! Just have to find my own time o deal with these things I think. I have anxiety about a lot of different things

[anxietymama]

Even though the wellbutrin has not fully kicked in as I have only been on it for a week, I have been having a lot of anger!!! I feel so bad for my family, especially my husband who seems to be getting the brunt of it.
This is not me.... I have not been diagnosed with any other things besides anxiety disorder and mild depression (or major depending on the day) but I know that I am not happy with the way life is now!
I know what to do about the energy and weight thing but can't seem to get over this hump (whatever the hump is, my husband says) to do the things I need to do!

[heyjude1]

Yes, I have put on weight myself.  I am on 300 mg. of Effexor a day...I have to hit the gym to try and keep it under some type of control.  Seems like everytime I look at food I gain weight.  I took Wellbrutrin and it is fairly common to have some symptoms when starting.  I hope Wellbutrin helps you, I did not have success with it as it brought out alot of anger for me, but, it could have been due to my Bipolar also.  I have heard of a lot of people that are successful in controlling their depression on Wellbrutrin.  Best of luck to you.

[boogieman]

Hello. Weight gain is prolly one of the chief complaints about effexpr and other meds. I've been on 150mg since 2004, and though I gained some weight, I've kept it manageable with exercise. The type of work I do can be very physical at times, which helps. A combination of exercise and proper diet can help you with this, as well as your general health. Take care, GM