doing a little bit better

A small update on how I've been doing. So I've recently started Trazodone and Wellbutrin. Wellbutrin has given me energy to do certain things that I wouldn't do anymore like walking my dogs. I also noticed a small improvement in being able to cope with things and not getting triggered. I haven't self harmed for a week either. The only thing I might be worried about is I've been eating around one meal for the past week. Having a decreased appetite is good for me but I guess it's not healthy to be eating like this. My pdoc gave me an option for Lexapro to compliment the Wellbutrin. I'm still thinking about it so I guess I'll go over it with my pdoc at my next appointment.

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Hello, Lelouch (awesome username, by the way, I've heard great things about Code Geass). I'm glad to hear you're doing better! I also was put on Wellbutrin but I haven't started it yet and I've read up on it. It seems to be a good medicine. I'm really glad that it's giving you the energy and motivation to do things. I wish you the best of luck. =)

Good for you, I know some people take a bit of time to find the right med. I am taking effexor, but I don't even know if it's working or not.....I feel terrible if I didn't take them.

p.s. wish i can affort a pet (e.g. dog / cat) too, it's very therapeutic

I am so glad you are feeling better. I hope you continue to improve. I am sure your dogs enjoy those walks too.

Yea I used to feel so guilty about not walking my dog anymore or taking her anywhere at all because she does mean a lot to me. I probably have a closer bond with her than any of my family members. I'm always just so depressed and just didn't have the energy or motivation to do anything.

Thanks everyone. It's only a very small step to getting better but I guess I have to take it one day and one step at a time. I still need to find a way to cope with my suicidal thoughts and tendencies whenever I have them.

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i am so glad you're feeling a bit better. i love the dog pic in your profile, by the way. very sweet!

Wellbutrin makes lots of people not want to eat much. I had that problem with it, too. Maybe you can find something small, like a piece of fruit or some yogurt or a smoothie, or whatever sounds not-disgusting to you to eat at the mealtimes when you're not eating anything right now.

Wonderful news!

I just wanted to really thank everyone again and really appreciate everyone on this forum. This has really become a main support system for me and was the only one I had until I started seeing my T and pdoc. There were so many times when I was triggered or very emotionally unstable and being able to post here literally helped me so much and probably prevented me from going through with some suicide attempts before.