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Old Jan 27, 2021, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by yellow_fleurs View Post
Hey all. I made it through the move and it went well. However, I am now super irritable since stopping that gabapentin and way too sensory sensitive. It took me like 45 min to fall asleep last night because I just couldn't get comfortable due to feeling like my skin is too sensitive. I am also starting to feel a bit depressed again. I am trying hard not to bicker with my boyfriend, but while he tries to understand I don't know if he gets that I can't be on 100% of the time. I like being here with him, but living alone might be better for me until I can get my moods stable.

I did see my new psychiatrist. It is expensive, but I am hoping I can get out of network coverage once I get through my deductible.
He wants to switch me to Wellbutrin SR daily instead of taking XL every other day. He also wants me start Depakote ER after about a week of the Wellbutrin SR. I don't know about the Depakote ER but I guess maybe it's got fewer side effects than other mood stabilizers. It seems like it can maybe mess with hormones so I am going to talk to my GYN. My psychiatrist didn't mention anything about that, but that's the last thing I need. Has anyone tried either of these meds?

I am going on a walk at a safe distance with a friend I have not seen in person since the pandemic. So, I am looking forward to that. Plus the walking will probably be good since I am soo restless.

Congratulations for making it through the move!

I am currently taking Wellbutrin SR, but this is only the 6th day and I'm starting out at a low dose (75mg). My biggest concern with Wellbutrin is anxiety, but so far I don't think it has increased my anxiety level. Yesterday I did feel a lifting of depression.

I was on Depakote many years ago. It was a good med, mostly. I did gain a little bit of weight from it, but it wasn't outrageous.
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