Prozac has been my friend for over a year.But in higher doses, it possibly was the reason I couldn’t get out of bed in the morning. Going from 20 to 40 mg last November, sent me on a journey lasting almost 6 months. And in the end, I finally found relief from the loss of energy. Gone too, was the constant negotiating with myself about getting out of bed.READ: Did I take my … [Read more...] about My Appointment Over, It’s Goodbye Prozac, Hello Wellbutrin
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Two Days in A Row, Am I Dreaming?
Once again, I woke up and I got up.No drama, no negotiating with myself about whether to get up or stay in bed a little longer. You don’t know how relieved I am to skip the anxiety and worry about something as simple as getting out of bed. Lately, I can either roll over and grab a few more winks or get up. Now, the bartering and indecision are gone.READ: I just want to get out … [Read more...] about Two Days in A Row, Am I Dreaming?
Is It Working Yet? – Doing the Drugs Part IV
It has only been five days.And I just took day five’s medication about 30 minutes ago. I understand that it can be four weeks before my Wellbutrin XL, 150 mg. is doing its job as intended. And I am still taking a smaller portion of my Prozac (now 20mg) to help as I transition.So why am I expecting a miracle?Why would my experience with changing medications be different than … [Read more...] about Is It Working Yet? – Doing the Drugs Part IV
What do you mean there are side effects?
I didn’t even think about how my medicine works.I hadn’t realized that there are three classes of anti-depression drugs. Each one works in a different way to help you achieve some sense of normalcy.Different kinds of reuptake inhibitors target different neurotransmitters. There are three types:Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are some of the most commonly … [Read more...] about What do you mean there are side effects?
Guess what? I am just like everyone else
For some reason, I thought I was special.I was sure that certain things only happened to me. My life and experiences are unique, but I was positive that my trials and tribulations were one of a kind, no one had ever lived through what I have lived through.Generally, I think this way in terms of the “bad” things that I have experienced.But I know I can see that my positive … [Read more...] about Guess what? I am just like everyone else
