Posted by Moondanse on January 25, 2004, at 13:41:39
I've been on antidepressants for about 9 years now. I was on Prozac for about 5, but was having increased panic attacks and crazy nightmares. Since being taken off Prozac, I feel like I've been on every drug under the sun.
Right now I'm taking Wellbutrin SR 150mg once a day right before bed. The only reason why I'm on this drug is because it's the only one since Prozac that didn't make things worse. I can't say that I feel better on it, I just don't feel worse.
The biggest problem-I haven't had a sound nights sleep in years. I've been taking Trazadone for the last 4 years to help me get to sleep. The Wellbutrin gives me the most vivid dreams though and there are times that I don't want to wake up so I can finish the dream. I don't ever feel rested in the morning. Most of the time it feels like I was awake all night...the dreams wipe me out.
The last three weeks have been awful, I haven't slept at all. I look and feel like hell and I'm soooo irritable. I have Ambien which helps at least get me to that dream state, but I still feel beat the next day.
It's gotten so bad that I've considered just stopping the Wellbutrin altogether. I feel like my mood swings and depression would be so much better if I would just feel refreshed in the morning.
This is the first time I'm posting on a website looking for help, but if anyone has any suggestions they would be much appreciated.
poster:Moondanse
thread:305339
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