Posted by CLAIREZ on July 28, 2001, at 13:07:26
I've been struggling w/my internist to find help for
my anxiety and mood swings. I'm on Wellbutrin as I had previous success w/zyban and no/few side effects. With the addition of only 15mg (7.5 mg twice/day)I became ill - flu like symptoms, neck pain, head pain and massive sweating as you'd expect with a high fever.
So...off that. I don't believe I am depressed. My main gripe is that (sans tobacco) I have trouble keeping calm - get wound up and anxious and often, when feeling irritable, this huge tension mounts that I could just hit someone/thing or lash out. Not good for relationships at work/home. So in reviewing my mental history - I've been a hair-puller (once pulled out all my hair halfway up my head (underneath). While it grew back I off and on still pull at any available hair. I spent so long so embarrassed in case the wind blew my hair and the massive bald zone was exposed.I'm fearful of being diagnosed incorrectly and medicated in an inappropriate fashion. I had no luck with Prozac (urge to drive off the road)and had trouble finding words, and Serzone left me weepy and totally unable to drive/stand and zombie-like.
My doctor is suggesting Paxil - I'm afraid of withdrawal and side effects.
Does anybody have similar experiences and tips?
Thanks,
poster:CLAIREZ
thread:72240
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