Posted by allisonm on January 23, 2001, at 7:32:15
In reply to Re: nevermind, posted by sundog on January 22, 2001, at 19:45:19
Sundog,
Thanks for writing and welcome.
I think the Wellbutrin is working. It just doesn't seem to be enough. I was on Remeron and Wellbutrin before this, and Remeron and lithium before that. This combo of Wellbutrin and Neurontin is the best so far, but also didn't seem to be enough. My doctor and I had a discussion on what was "enough" last week (I don't think I know), and he suggested the 10mg of Celexa. I'm supposed to be working up to 20.I left him a message last night, and he called back this morning telling me to take the 10mg at night instead, at least until my body gets used to it. So we'll see how it goes. I went to bed early last night (8 pm), but couldn't get to sleep till after 10. I woke up at 5 and laid in bed till 6, when I finally decided there was nothing to be done but to go to work.
Re: your mention of the energy level of Wellbutrin wearing off. FWIW, I think this is common. I was full of energy when I first started on Wellbutrin, but that wore off. Cam W., a pharmacist who has taken Wellbutrin, says when the extra energy dissipates, the drug is really beginning to work. I have been on WB since June of '99. I have been at 400mg since last April. Started Neurontin in October.
I would be interested in keeping in touch. I am also 39, female, with what apparently is a long history of depression that went untreated until about 3 years ago and now is being called chronic and treatment resistant by my psychiatrist.
Take care,
Allison
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