Posted by adamie on August 9, 2001, at 19:29:40
In reply to please this is important, posted by ck on August 9, 2001, at 19:08:36
> nobody was responding to my thread. i realise there have been many discussions about this before, but i couldn't find anything that really helped me...this is very important to me.. i realize none of you are doctors but i trust you almost more than doctors.
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> am going to go on antidepressants for the first time. this was really something i was trying to avoid. i just wanted to know if you guys think my dysthymia should be treated with wellbutrin. i have been depressed all my life but it has gotten much more severe this last year. i have no hopes for the future. i am not suicidal but i don't want to live. it's not so much pain as boredom and a disbelief that i could ever have fun again. i also find it hard to focus on doing anything because i am always upset about something. it's very hard for me to work towards goals--i'm always so upset emotionally that i try to
> take care of that. i am also supercritical of people a lot of times (altho i do not know if this needs to go away). i get bored a lot. so what do you think? will wellbutrin help?any med is worth a try. regarding wellbutrin it is an activating/stimulating type of medication. some medications are activating and some are sedating. From the research I have done generally Wellbutrin is supossed to be one of the better meds suited for poor concentration. I dont know if that is one of your symptoms. But just like all meds it can work for a wide range of symptoms. you should ask your doctor about treatment options and be sure to mention your specific symptoms.
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