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Hello. I am new to this chat. I have reached out to people I know and nobody really understands. My dad passed away in May last year, and I could not get over the grief. I became depressed and developed anxiety. My pcp put me on cymbalta in January. It worked for the most part. I was neutral. I was not happy or sad. I gained weight and in turn became more sad. My dr switched me to Wellbutrin last week. Coming off cymbalta and starting Wellbutrin for the most part has been “okay” but lately my anxiety is always present. I can’t shake it. It’s a weird feeling. Like a calm anxiety. Has anyone had experience with starting Wellbutrin? How long does it take to notice change or feel better? Has anyone had Wellbutrin success? And if so can you tell me your timeline. First week, second week, month etc? Please someone tell me it gets better.
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Thanks for the info about wintergreen alcohol @lioness. I’ve tried the pickle juice that you recommended before too, but I’ve never heard of wintergreen alcohol . Do you mix it yourself or buy it somewhere, and if so where? Also, I do take more magnesium now as you recommended also, and I find that does help as well. So thank you.
@suecreader Your welcome not all stores sale it ,it's already mixed The only stores are the drugstores RiteAide Walgreens I don't know about CVS You probably could mix the Wintergreen essential oil in regular but not sure it would be the same .This is a good forum to share ideas also.
Thank you @lioness for the places you can buy Wintergreen alcohol . . . .I'm sure the quantities of each ingredient is important as you pointed out. I'll check those stores out since we do have a Walgreens here. Is it wintergreen alcohol or an essential oil?
OK good @lioness . . . got it! Thank you again
Thanks for info @becsbuddy - congratulations on getting some good sleep! Doesn't it feel like such a gift? I don't think "regular" doctors are on board yet with CBD . . . . even though it has no THC in it.
<p>I have started taking this instead of Prozac. Does anyone have worse anxiety and headaches from this medication</p>
Thank you for sharing! My dad passed away a year ago, March. Ever since then I have had the worst anxiety - but I also was weening off Effexor at the same time. Last month I threw in the towel and asked my doctor to go back on an SSRI. I tried Lexapro for one week but the anxiety got worse! I have been taking a low dose of seroquel for about a week and it’s been great. Monday the doctor wants to add Zoloft. I don’t like being on any medication, but I can’t deny how much better I feel now that the anxiety has abated for the most part.
My only concern is that it is appearing as if I am bipolar. I’m 51 years old. I don’t think I’m bipolar but I DO think grief and anxiety are tied. Especially when it’s your dad.
I am so sorry for your loss. I can honestly say I know what you’re going through. And sadly, I don’t think anything but time can ease you. But in the meantime, DO suggest perhaps seroquel to the doc.
Good luck.
I have been on Wellbutrin for about 6 months and mild depression has gone. When should I stop the Wellbutrin?
I no longer take Wellbutrin, however it did provide some relief. The effects should be noticeable in 6 weeks. In addition, your Dr should have prescribed either xanax or lorazepam to calm your anxiety.. Hope this helps, hang in there and know you are not alone.
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@suecreader That's what I have to do when RLS starts Get out of bed and March then I take Mirapex perscription for it rub winter green alcohol on my legs ,go back to bed. The pickle juice I drink when it's cramps thanks for pointing this out.