Posted by zenhussy on July 5, 2003, at 21:04:31
In reply to Help!!! Spaceyness, posted by Edgefield on July 5, 2003, at 20:01:20
> Alright...I discussed this before, but it has been awhile, but is there anyone who has experienced derealization 24/7, who is not free from this anxiety symptom? Mine came about after my first panic attack.
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> I've found considerable relief from Wellbutrin, but maybe I need to add something else to get rid of the remaining spaceyness....
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> Any suggestion?
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> Thanks for listening, and responding.
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> EdgefieldEdgefield,
What dose of Wellbutrin are you on? Are you taking the regular or the SR version? I ask because I found a major difference between the two and their effect on my 'spaciness'.
My pdoc a couple of years back added Buspar (buspirione) to the mix to help cut the edge of aggitation the WB SR was causing. I am currently taking 100 mg WB SR 2x/day, 75 mg WB regular 1x/day, 60 mg Buspar split into two 30 mg doses for a.m. and p.m., and I'm working with my pdoc on finding the right dose of Klonopin (clonazepam) to balance this delicate cocktail I have going.
I found Wellbutrin has shot my number/date/math part of my brain to pieces. I cannot even balance my checkbook anymore or schedule anything worth a darn. Compared to the other SSRI meds I've gone through over the past decade this is an acceptable side effect for me. I also use acupuncture to help me stay a bit more grounded.
I think you asked about brain fog being similar to derealization in an above post? I don't think (but I cannot speak for others) that that is what people mean. When I use the term brain fog I am referring to the feeling of cotton stuffed into my head and my brain not being clear. As someone who also deals with ptsd I experience dissociation/derealization from time to time and it is an entirely separate thing from the brain fog.
Brain fog to me is like an extended mental fart for lack of a better term.
Derealization is almost, if not entirely, an out of body/mind experience.
Am I making sense? Or just confusing you more?
Hope this is of some help.
I've had a rough day (see over on PSB) and am drinking to soothe the wounded beast within.
Best wishes to you and will gladly answer any questions regarding the matters you have brought forth.
kindly,
zenhussy
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