Posted by Peter on August 16, 2003, at 8:15:55
In reply to Re: I'm scared-am I going insane? » Peter , posted by wingedcat on August 16, 2003, at 4:43:01
> Have you tried Wellbutrin?
>>Yes, I did once but only for a few weeks. At the time, it made me very physically uncomfortable and more anxious. But then again, who knows what med 'cocktail' I was on at the time and how much of these undesirable effects were due to synergy between meds as opposed to direct effects of the wellbutrin.
>>Wellbutrin seems to make sense to me because of the nature of its dopaminergic activity. I believe, as opposed to a stimulant which, one way or the other, promotes isolated releases of dopamine and then wears off, wellbutrin gradually raises your natural dopamine levels, and my pdoc has told me that a lot of my problems are due to a dopamine deficiency.
But I don't know - he's on vacation now, and he didn't mention wellbutrin. I assume it has the potential in the short-term of riling me up more even if it could help in the long-term-just like an SSRI would if I were to begin it now (according to him).
Thanks
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