I can’t believe I did not remember how Prozac made me sluggish and dull in the mornings.Two months ago, I was almost 90% successful at leading a balanced life with depression. This was a huge achievement for me. The past 2 ½ years had not all been like that. In fact, much of it was at 50%, 40%, or even 7% in terms of balance in my life.And the depression that finally sent me … [Read more...] about Once Again It’s Bye to Prozac & Hello to More Wellbutrin
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Now’s the Time for a Doctor’s Appointment
This time, it is for medication management.My Psychiatrist works at a teaching hospital. So, I see her each visit and often I see a new student, too. My Psychiatrist asks if I mind them being a part of my session. She always asks me in the waiting room or in the hall leading to her office. She never asks me in front of the student. I appreciate that. I always say that it … [Read more...] about Now’s the Time for a Doctor’s Appointment
I Don’t Like Where This Is Headed
It has now been six days since I stopped taking Prozac.I know that Wellbutrin XL has had 30 days to establish itself in my system. And I am aware that Prozac builds up in the body and that based on the ½ life of my 20 mg dosage, some Prozac is still coursing through my veins. From a scientific perspective, it all makes sense.But what about me?My reality is that I am having a … [Read more...] about I Don’t Like Where This Is Headed
Day Four of Wellbutrin Alone – Doing the Drugs Part VI
Statistically, day 4 is way too early to form an opinion about my change in medicine.I have done nothing but sing the praises of Wellbutrin XL 150 mg. Within a week of beginning the new medication regimen, I was getting out of bed without a struggle. And for the first two weeks, I was experiencing one of the side effects, appetite suppression. Losing my pandemic pounds was … [Read more...] about Day Four of Wellbutrin Alone – Doing the Drugs Part VI
My Appointment Over, It’s Goodbye Prozac, Hello Wellbutrin
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