Posted by Donna Louise on December 23, 2003, at 7:58:04
In reply to Emotional Flatness/Psychiatrist vs. Physician?, posted by sip on December 23, 2003, at 0:28:38
> Hey, thanks for the responses. I'd like to take Wellbutrin b/c I heard it doesn't cause those notorious sexual s/e's but my doctor felt that anxiety is part of my depression and that Wellbutrin wouldn't help my anxiety. I am seeing her tomorrow
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> (BTW I am using my primary care physician for insurance purposes -- can't afford a psychiatrist or psychopharmacologist) and my therapist is not that pleased with this but I have a good relationship with my doctor. I trust her. But I wonder how well versed she is in some of the psych nuances? Do folks have strong feelings about psychiatrist/psychopharmacologist versus physician in the monitoring of psych meds???
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> And Donna Louise, I wanted to say I really resonated with your post because I am also a writer and a lot of my work (and creative process) is emotionally rooted. So I am a little nervous about this but I am going to wait and see. Maybe I can ask about adding Wellbutrin at some point! Thanks!Dear Sip, it is sure nice to know others have the same issues. Everyone I know on SSRI's don't seem to have that problem. Maybe they just never had such intense emotions so they don't know what they are missing! Anyway, I wanted to tell you that my experience with Wellbutrin was not good. It aggrevated the anxiety as your doctor predicted. And I was in a pretty good rage alot too. None of the good emotions. But I got alot done around the house. Just wasn't worth all the agitation and anxiety. BUT ! everyone is different and it sure wouldn't hurt to try, you can always discontinue without withdrawals, at least I could anyway. I am really happy with my regimen right now, hope it lasts. I sure do wish you the best of luck. Never give up, anything is possible.
poster:Donna Louise
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