Posted by KarenB on June 19, 2000, at 17:59:06
In reply to Brain Injuries=Depression=stimulants. Yes, posted by shar on June 19, 2000, at 15:44:30
> Yes, I have a friend who had a horse wreck, was dragged quite a ways, finally kicked free, had a concussion and minor brain damage.
I had a head injury at age 3, then a concussion at age 12 from a horse accident, too, but that particular beast kicked me squarely in the head. After that injury, I started to experience extreme social anxiety, trouble concentrating (difficulty with longer math problems, couldn't learn to read music, etc.) and depression. Loss of interest, low motivation and drug use followed in my teen years. A few psychotherapists have tried to get at what happened to me "at around age 13," but I cannot recall anything especially traumatic, though I have certainly tried. Could this injury be the missing piece?
> The Wellbutrin is keeping her awake and she is really worried about that (she's only been on it a short time). I told her that could be a side-effect that goes away.
It's important not to take Wellbutrin too late in the day. I stopped taking it because it triggered migraines but I remember that I actually required about half the dose the doctor recommended. I smacked them in half, which is not easy to do with Wellbutrin (you need a very sharp knife and a strong steady hand) but that worked much better for me. I don't remember Wellbutrin doing much for my mood or chronic "funk," though - it mostly just provided a raw sort of slightly artificial feeling of energy. I think I was a little more "there" than I wanted to be, if that makes sense. I can be a little intense when I don't even intend to be, so a drug that makes me more "there," (in an artificial sense)is not what I need.
I wonder if it (Wellbutrin) would be useful in a very low dose combined with Sulpiride or Amisulpride? Just a thought. Your friend may not have been suffering long enough to try unconventional measures like overseas ordering. I've gotta tell you, though, I'm just about to go back to overseas meds, myself.
I have an appt. with a neurologist in July that I was going to cancel but I think I'm going to keep it. My symptoms started at a very young age but could easily be attributed to these head injuries I mention. Would they be able to detect brain damage or lesions incurred that long ago with an MRI?
Interesting stuff. Thanks, you guys.
Karen
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