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Posted by ambrosialdelight on March 3, 2002, at 6:56:08
After about three weeks of taking wellbutrin, I became irritable. This lasted two going on three weeks. I was so bad tempered, people trembled (and I am not in a high level position). I thoroughly enjoyed my period of rage, rather perversely I have to admit. During this time, I did not "take shit from morons", this was somewhat different because in the past I had always been in a "pleasing people" mode. Now the rage has subsided, I find that I am still impatient with "lazy-brain" people, but now I guide them instead of doing everything for them, (or biting their heads off as I did during the rage). I find that this makes me respect them more and creates a positive feedback loop. I don't suffer fools anymore, but I still get reports that I am "nice" just as I did before the rage period. I think my current calmer "leave idiocy at the door" attitute is more an effect of therapy rather than a side effect. I loved the rage, it was very good for me. Afterwards I felt very empowered career-wise. Now the rage is over, I am quite happy, people around me are more comfortable, and I work to make them so. However, I occasionally remind some that this kitten's claws are not trimmed.
Posted by Dinah on March 3, 2002, at 14:38:09
In reply to I love wellbutrin rage!!, posted by ambrosialdelight on March 3, 2002, at 6:56:08
> After about three weeks of taking wellbutrin, I became irritable. This lasted two going on three weeks. I was so bad tempered, people trembled (and I am not in a high level position). I thoroughly enjoyed my period of rage, rather perversely I have to admit. During this time, I did not "take shit from morons", this was somewhat different because in the past I had always been in a "pleasing people" mode. Now the rage has subsided, I find that I am still impatient with "lazy-brain" people, but now I guide them instead of doing everything for them, (or biting their heads off as I did during the rage). I find that this makes me respect them more and creates a positive feedback loop. I don't suffer fools anymore, but I still get reports that I am "nice" just as I did before the rage period. I think my current calmer "leave idiocy at the door" attitute is more an effect of therapy rather than a side effect. I loved the rage, it was very good for me. Afterwards I felt very empowered career-wise. Now the rage is over, I am quite happy, people around me are more comfortable, and I work to make them so. However, I occasionally remind some that this kitten's claws are not trimmed.
I am so glad that Wellbutrin has brought so much pleasure to you. In fact when I read your post, I was troubled that my own acquaintance consists mostly of quick witted people, so that I can not find more opportunities to guide them. But perhaps I am too charitable in attributing reasons for people's behaviors. I wouldn't worry about the occasional reminder that a kitten has claws. Those who play with kittens are usually aware of the risk of being scratched and choose to take that chance. Of course, occasionally "lazy brained" people are foolish enough to forget to wear their gloves when playing with scratch prone kittens and get hurt.
Posted by ambrosialdelight on March 3, 2002, at 18:19:44
In reply to Re: I love wellbutrin rage!! » ambrosialdelight, posted by Dinah on March 3, 2002, at 14:38:09
I think you are in a great place if you think you may be too charitable in "attributing reason to other people's behaviour", it opens you to gems you would otherwise not notice and rewards that you would probably pass by otherwise. You are not pompous, lucky you! I'd like to be there, but I still have some growing. (Think the 60 year old who says "I'd like to be a fireman when I grow up")
I am in a guiding position just because of the nature of my job and the fact that people who held this position before me did a lot of B.S. with smoke and mirrors. I recently began to feel that I was insulting peoples' intelligence by doing everything for them - sort of a tricky place between "good customer service" and a patronizing baby-sitter. I am keen on demystifying things and letting them use their brains, they're happy and I can get 8 hours worth of work done in less than 4 hours. I can also get them to do some of what would otherwise have been my work. They seem pleased by this sort of thing, as well they should be, because dammit they're good enough! Okay so I do experiments on them, but it's all in the interest of better meeting their needs.
Posted by trouble on March 4, 2002, at 4:26:13
In reply to Re: I love wellbutrin rage!! » ambrosialdelight, posted by Dinah on March 3, 2002, at 14:38:09
Posted by Dinah on March 4, 2002, at 6:24:11
In reply to Brilliant wit Dinah, you're peaking again! (nm), posted by trouble on March 4, 2002, at 4:26:13
I am aware you're trying to tell me something. But your message, other than the obvious, I'm afraid, is lost on me. I do take things at face value, and my OCD not infrequently makes me misinterpret things. I don't think my brain is lazy. Perhaps you just give my capabiliities too much credit.
So I recognize that my skin is simply too thin for these games, and I wish you well. But tread lightly yourself. People on this board genuinely care about you, and as I've read in the archives, certain games don't go over too well. But if anyone can carry it off it's you, my dear. Good luck with the writing career. I know you'll make a go of it.
No hard feelings,
Dinah
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