Posted by Simcha on July 18, 2001, at 8:39:38
In reply to Re: EffexorXR to WellbutrinSR Feeling Isolated, posted by sl on July 17, 2001, at 21:24:36
sl,
Thanks for the response! I'm happy for you. I'm glad you've found a doc you can work with.
My doc has me taking my Effexor in the am and my Wellbutrin at noon. Effexor has always been stimulating for me. So is the Wellbutrin. I'm actually tired by the time I go to bed. I think that this is ok for now.
OK, I hate to sound like some sort of sad movie but.... My grandma died last night. I'm going to the funeral this Friday. The wake is tomorrow night. I'm actually doing OK. She's been sick a long time so this is not a surprise and I've done most of my crying. I loved her very much. I've missed her for the past few years. She has not been herself since the cerebral hemmorage.
Actually my ex and I got together to talk last night. We are going to try to get back together. My ex, now my partner again, said that he was being irrational Monday night. We are going to try to going to therapy together in a couple of weeks. He's a recovering alcoholic and he has his issues too. I really love him and I'd like to see where this relationship could go.
Well, my life has been a saga lately. Adjusting to new meds adds a whole other level to it. I'm amazed that I'm doing this well. I'm overwhelmed much of the time but at least I'm not depressed. Thank God for medication. I know that at other times of major stress I have slipped into major depression. With the amount of stress I've experienced in the past couple of days I may not have survived without meds. These little pills are life-savers. I see that now. I guess I'm kind of grateful that I live in a time where there is treatment for this very physical illness.
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> > Thanks, I think I will take your suggestion. It's been a while since I went to the library. That might be just the ticket. I love to read.
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> Good! It's a great way to learn, and the more research they do, they more they find a brain is a use-it-or-lose-it kinda thing.
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> > Yeah, I like being single. You know, it does not have to be sexless (wink, wink). But I'm a bit fragile now so I think I'll take a long break.
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> *nod nod* Exactly. I know it doesn't have to be sexless, even more than most people. I was on Wellbutrin for 4-5 years. *winknudge* But you're right, you want to level off before you go messing with your hormones and emotions again.
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> > I have a retreat coming up this weekend. It's full of people who love me and who are just like me. We understand each other. I'm glad I don't have to be alone this weekend if I don't want to be alone.
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> And that's just how it is when you break up with someone.
> It's great that you've got fun plans for the wkend, I hope you enjoy it!
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> > Thanks for all of your support. It really helps. The Wellbutrin/Effexor seems to be better today. Tomorrow I go down on the Effexor and up on the Wellbutrin. I hope it's not as much of a roller-coaster. At least I know that all I have
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> I hope you're taking Wellbutrin in the AM and Effexor a couple hours before bed. That'll minimize the roller-coaster feel, as much as possible anyway.
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> I'm glad I could help! It's always a little scary to try something new, and it's comforting to hear from folks who've done it before. :)
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> >to do is take care of me. I can do that. I see my doc next week. That is self-care too.
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> Absolutely! And my appt today turned out to be good! This lady knew her stuff, accepted what I had to add, and gave me Buspar to try out, and told me to come back in three weeks instead of dropping me on my own like the last doctor.
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> good things can happen...
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> sl
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