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Old Mar 07, 2003, 12:36 AM
darkeyes darkeyes is offline
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For myself I can say I had no problem getting off of wellbutrin, in fact I di not even realize I was off of it
Over the couple of years my doc suggested I try Lamictal and it has worked so well At first I did not want to but all the SSRI's just stopped being effective, that can happen with these sort of meds, leaving you still in a major depression, being that he felt I should stay with a low dose of a mood stabilizer also so I asked for Lithium, I did not like the fast weight gain and huge appetite Depakote gave me plus I would get too tired. Lithium can cause weight gain but not like the Depakote and the nice thing with taking the Lamictal and Lithium, I never feel sedated from them and I can laugh a lot now even at this rough time of losing my best and only honest friend. . .my dad. I am almost sure if I were not on these meds right now I'd not be "functioning" this well, I'd be curled up in a corner crying all day, I still cry but I am able to see life with some promise. I know people do not like to be on meds, either did I till I saw how much they have helped me, big change from a woman who 3 years ago was holding a .357 maagnum to her head, alone in my home, but kind of chickened out after looking up at a mother's day card from my son (who is the reason I carry on) I put the gun down and saw my therapist, the rest is a huge story. Sorry I side tracked. All I can say depending on the depths of your depression and/or anxiety there shouldn't be a problem.
Also, if you need meds longer or new ones, don't get upset, it all works out and if they improve life for you honestly then it is better to use them than become miserable, life's too short
I wish you lots of love and luck.
I still like that Lava Lamp
Take care,
"darkeyes"

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