I have to say this about Wellburtin

[UndertheOcean]

It really has a different feel to it than an SSRI.

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1. Can you describe the difference? (nt)

[BeHereNow]

3. I can not take an SSRI drug at all- but I love my Wellbutrin!

I feel so fortunate that it works so well for me.
I've met other people who couldn't take it.
The side effects are sometimes annoying, but I take a low dose
of ativan when I need to counter them and then I feel normal.
I never needed medication until my daughter had her first battle
with bi polar mania...now I can't imagine my life with out meds.
I'd just stay in bed all day and cry which does my daughter no good.

BHN

[BeHereNow]

4. Do you like it? Does it feel better or just different?

I don't have anything to compare it to since
I can't take SSRI drugs at all.
BHN

[UndertheOcean]

5. It is too early to tell , but initial response looks promising

as of now I would say it is definitely better.

[BeHereNow]

6. YAY! I find taking it with food is a good thing- can't drink coffee on it all though!

Or I get so zippy my hands shake.
It can cause anxiety in certain people, but your
doctor can help you with that.
Like I said, my doctor gave me ativan along with the Wellbutrin
to help with the side effects. Between two, I feel great, most of the time.
It is available in two dosing methods.
One you take once a day, and the other you take twice a day.
Same dosage, just split over a few hours.
I prefer the second method because when I took it the other way, I think it was too strong
all at once for me personally.

Glad to hear it is looking good for you!

BHN