Posted by Frankie on February 22, 2002, at 1:43:24
In reply to Re: Success with Effexor XR!, posted by shelia on February 20, 2002, at 14:10:29
Hello Sid, Renee, and Sheila.
I would like to tell you sid that "what goes around, comes around." I referred to you as a "he", and Renee referred to Frankie as a "she" Frankie is a male guys. But, it's all good! Agreed that this site is to be informative Renee, but I believe that sid meant that getting out and about will pull a person up much faster. I am sure you know that though. I like to try to spread my attention around. I suffer from overfocus and OCD issues so I need to work on shifting attention around. I will get on here for a bit, then move on to something different. If I can't get off this computer, I know I am having a bad OCD day!
I would like to say to Sheila that initially, Wellbutrin will certainly cause intense anxiety. It is a norepinephrine and dopamine based drug. Mostly Dopamine. It would be like drinking an overload amount of caffeine for 3 straight days. Chances are, you won't rest too easily. But the human body will adjust. I think you should tell your doctor of the anxiety you experienced with this medication, and ask for a benzodiazepine like Klonopin or Xanax with it, just until you adjust to the medicine. Then you can slowly withdraw that benzo. if you wish. If it still fails, I would try an SSRI with a benzo. My brother-in-law quit smoking with Prozac. I myself have cut in half what I used to smoke since starting the SSRI's. The serotonin reduces the cravings. The stimulant drugs like Wellbutrin just mimic the effect of the cigarette. I believe that, in reality, the SSRI with the Benzo is the better combination to help you quit. I would ask him/her about the benzo though, and try out Wellbutrin one more time, with the benzo. you guys take care.
Frankie.
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