Hello Power of Now, & Cheers,
I started taking Wellbutrin XL a few months ago and now my dose is up to 300 mg, which seems to be the right amount. I don't sleep all day anymore and the energy is great. I can finally accomplish things at home, like cleaning and organizing, which I like to usually do. Organize that is. Before the Wellbutrin, I could barely do anything at all and had no desire to be around my family or friends. Everything aggravated me, and all I really wanted to do was to sleep and watch a some tv. I also take Ativan 0.5 mg TID but usually only take it PRN. When I was on Lexapro, it was horrible every day. I couldn't wait for the night to come to be alone. I feel somewhat better now, just maybe sometimes a little spacey and I have headaches. No weight gain, actually I am losing weight, sleeping less, cleaning more, but the concentration and focus is not there yet.
Power of Now, you said that risky behavior was part of the problem for you, like spending sprees, alcohol or self medicate. It seems like this is a theme that everyone with depression should be very careful they don't fall into the trap. I have been spending money gambling in the past week, other risky behavior like being at the bar there, when I am married, drinking alcohol excessively and coming home late. This is not normal behavior for me, but I don't seem to care about the consequences and I don't understand why? Maybe it is part manic behavior who knows. You should feel proud of your accomplishments and give yourself a break now and then. Looks like you know how to get where you need to be.
Cheers,
I switched taking some of my meds from the evening to the morning and some in the moring from the evening. The morings always seem to be the best time of the day for me. I believe it has more to do with the medication and the time of day that we take it. But I would just ask your doctor next time if he can switch your medicaion to the opposite time you take it now. Also you can purchase a pill box for the week to keep track of your meds. Nice to meet you both online. Have a good day!
