Still waiting

[AnimeChick]

I started Wellbutrin 2 weeks ago...My doctor says it takes 3-6 weeks to work but I am disheartened by stories I see where people say they already feel better by week 2...This is the 4th medication I have tried and I'm really worried none of them will work for me...Then, I'm not sure what to do. I guess my question is, why do some people report meds working so soon, and is that typical?

[corgi_fan817]

hi animechick. It took me about three weeks before I started to feel better. I am on 300 mg

[AnimeChick in reply to corgi_fan817]

Thank you for sharing that. I am only on 150 mg currently, but I read that 300 mg is the typical dose. Idk why my psychiatrist started me out on a low dose except for maybe it's because that she thinks I'm actually bipolar and doesn't want it to make me feel too good too fast because then I could go manic...I have only ever had one manic episode in my entire life though, so I wish she would just up it. Especially since I'm also on a mood stabilizer anyway and it stopped my manic episode almost immediately...

[corgi_fan817 in reply to AnimeChick]

I get it. I have had a manic episode when I had Wellbutrin and Zoloft together. I was on 150 mg for about 10 days then it was upped to 300 mg. I think if you do not feel better over time, then ask to move up to 300…my personal opinion only.

[kenster1]

Hi don`t be reading into other peoples experience with them concentrate on yourself and after that 6-8 period if nothing has changed then maybe yes go back to the doctor putting in the effort daily will stand us a better chance of coming through stronger as well.

[Sunrisetabby]

Good morning, AnimeChick. What are you still waiting for - why don't you do that, or figure out what you can do to try to make that happen? My own, and perhaps incorrect understanding is that, mental and physical health depends on a number of factors, of which medication is only one. More concretely, sleep, diet and exercise, personal and social connections, as well as many other factors, are all critical components of your current mental and physical health. Medications are another layer on top of an incredibly complex system, and beliefs can compound the efficacy of the medication. In regards to, "why do some people report meds working so soon, and is that typical?" if you think the medications are working, it will help you sleep better, if you sleep better you are more likely to eat healthy and exercise, and then be able to more positively interact with hour family, friends, and community. Positive cycles and small positive changes can compound quickly. Conversely, if you are struggling - like I still am, the medication may not be enough to pull you out of depression and you remain stuck. I had been on 300mg and 60mg prozac and had been doing much better, but then needed to stop taking all medications for some testing and now am not doing so well and restarted taking the prozac at a lower dose of 20mg a day. I am trying to decide if I should restart wellbutrin as well, so I am watching this thread and appreciate your question, as I clearly don't have an answer. Best wishes.

[AnimeChick in reply to Sunrisetabby]

I am still waiting for meds to work...I try to get out of the house and I work...But no matter what I do I can't find enjoyment in anything...So it has to be a chemical issue and not just something I can fix by doing things...Maybe nothing can fix it. Idk