Posted by SLS on July 14, 2012, at 7:24:30
In reply to Evening mood crash, posted by pedr on July 14, 2012, at 5:38:39
> Hi babblers,
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> I've recently started taking abilify, Effexor xr and Wellbutrin and am finding it pretty effective with a pleasingly modest side effect profile.
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> That said I feel energetic and effective early a.m. (4am onwards!) but anhedonic, flat and down 5pm onwards. I've tried splitting the dose but so far that hasn't helped.
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> Anyone know why this might be happening or what I could try? Current doses: abilify:4mg; Effexor:300mg; Wellbutrin:150mg. Many thanks,
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> Pedr
Maybe go up in dosage of Wellbutrin to 300 mg? This is really the "sweet spot" for most people. If that doesn't work, then you can move on to the next step in your plan.Does caffeine help at all?
How do you respond to stimulants like methylphenidate or amphetamine? Sometimes people can time their dosing of a stimulant so that it gives them more energy during the day without affecting sleep too much.
Depressions that get worse during the late afternoon and evening often respond to MAOIs.
Good luck.
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