I am sure this is going to be a jumble of thoughts but I need to throw this out somewhere.
I just weaned off of a generic Wellbutrin for seasonal affective disorder. I thought I was doing good with the wean until today. I have been a mess all day. I can't tell if I want to cry or yell. I have done both & neither has helped. I am thinking of making an appointment to see if I need to get back on my AD. Maybe it is still part of the weaning process, it has been about 2 weeks. I don't know if it is just normal motherhood frustrations or the weaning process or a need for me to be on something year round.
The stupid thing is I was joking with H I wanted back on it because of the positive side effects I had while on it. Now I think I may need it just to get through the day.
I'm not sure what I'm looking for. Advice, hugs, a funny story.
Post by monkeybabe on May 28, 2015 18:53:30 GMT -5
*big hugs* I've been really bad about taking my medication since I've been pregnant, and I think the normal motherhood frustrations are really a lot worse without them, for me. You might want to talk to your doctor about whether they think it would be beneficial for you to be on something more permanent, or if they think this is normal weaning feelings.
If it were me I'd wait a couple days to see if it continues. I take Wellbutrin XL and when I've increased or decreased them I've always felt extremely irritable. But I don't think it would hurt to call your doc and ask if it's normal with weaning off. See what they say. ((Hugs)). ADs are awesome but they are also frustrating at times.
Is your period coming soon? When I start and wean ADs, my emotions can get super messed up before my period comes.
Soon as in within the next 3 days. I didn't think of this until you mentioned, I usually just wait for my app to tell me. This could definitely be a factor. Thanks for the input.
Thanks for the hugs & advice ladies. This was my first winter on them, so my first time weaning. I read up on all the possible side effects, but it is different when you're actually physically going through them. I think today just caught me so off guard since things were going so well.
I really needed & appreciate the support. I am planning on making an appt for Monday & see how tomorrow & the weekend go.