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It Happens Every Time My Depression Medication Is Adjusted

April 10, 2022 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

It happens every time there is a change in my medication. I have physical symptoms including trouble staying asleep.

You would think I would stop thinking that this time will be different. After three years and over a dozen changes in my medication to address my Major Depressive Disorder, I am still shocked my body doesn’t adapt instantly. My psychiatrist even reminded me last Tuesday, that there was going to be a week or so where my body would be adjusting to the new dose. Yet here I … [Read more...] about It Happens Every Time My Depression Medication Is Adjusted

Once Again It’s Bye to Prozac & Hello to More Wellbutrin

December 5, 2021 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

switching away from prozac to a higher dose of Wellbutrin XL is a way to help me get out of bed without depression getting involved

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 … [Read more...] about Once Again It’s Bye to Prozac & Hello to More Wellbutrin

I Don’t Like Where This Is Headed

July 15, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

Is depression sending me to the abyss with only Wellbutrin and no Prozac?

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 … [Read more...] about I Don’t Like Where This Is Headed

My Appointment Over, It’s Goodbye Prozac, Hello Wellbutrin

July 9, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss 2 Comments

I am saying goodbye to Prozac as I start the next 30 days with Wellbutrin XL

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 … [Read more...] about My Appointment Over, It’s Goodbye Prozac, Hello Wellbutrin

I Have Fewer Secrets Taking Wellbutrin – Doing the Drugs Part V

June 30, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss Leave a Comment

Deprssion loves it when I keep secrets, Wellbutrin is fighting that

Depression is happiest when I am keeping secrets. It loves when I sneak around and don’t share what it is telling me. All those crazy plan’s depression has suggested to me over the years involve me keeping them hidden from others. This has included major issues relating to my job. And many minor issues like canceling our back up internet service at the house without … [Read more...] about I Have Fewer Secrets Taking Wellbutrin – Doing the Drugs Part V

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I write My Concealed Depression to create Mental Health AwarenessHello, I am Joel. I have Major Depressive Disorder. As I meet others with mental illness, they often tell me they feel alone.

With 40+ years of living with concealed depression, I write my blog to let others know you are not alone. Others are going through the same things.

And I write to share what I am learning so you and I can lead a balanced life.

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