Posted by ace on June 1, 2003, at 23:23:05
In reply to Not Doing Well, posted by Tree on June 1, 2003, at 8:26:13
> Yesterday I was more depressed than ever. I just wanted to sit on my bed and every now and then I would just start to cry. I felt like I was worth nothing and not motivated to make anything of myself. Like I have no passion and my career was just forced and faked and not enjoyed, and I am not a good mother. I have no purpose in this world. I have been on Wellbutrin for two weeks. I only felt good and energetic and motivated for the first three or four days. I have been taking Clonazepam to sleep. Does this mean the Wellbutrin isn't working? Or could it be, as I have read in some postings here, that the Clonazepam is making my depression worse? Last night I tried Ambien instead, just to see. I have been tired for the past four days, but still need something to help me sleep - then I do sleep pretty much through the night. I was so hopeful that the W. would work, especially after how I felt those first few days. Any advice?
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> TreeSorry to hear you feel so bad,
First of all, the Wellbutrin probably wouldn't have kicked in by now. Your initial response may have been placebo or an actual biochemical effect. I don't know, but I'd say more likely the latter.
Yes, I believe any benzo (including) clonazepam can induce depression in certain people. For instance...a lot of the time when I take Xanax there is a depression...not always. I would say Valium is the safest.
The guys and gals on the site are going to say "here goes Ace again!", but have you considered an MAOI? They are THE most potent antidepressants and their restrictictions are very small.
Hope everything works out for you, Tree. Just don't give in! Even when that's all you feel you can do!
Ace.
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