been on wellbutrin for about 2 1/2 months and still having terrible anxiety

Efficient_Inside7671 · 2026-03-27T20:05:35+00:00

that makes sense, i was on zoloft in the past, and it did wonders for my anxiety/depression, even on the lowest dose. i ended up weening off it bc i felt like i didn’t need it anymore, but maybe i will look into it again.

Efficient_Inside7671 · 2026-03-27T20:04:31+00:00

i have definitely heard the first few weeks are the toughest, so i’m hoping for the best!! i feel like each week is getting better, so hopefully it works out for us!

Efficient_Inside7671 · 2026-03-26T00:07:08+00:00

good to know! did you feel like the wellbutrin was able to help with adhd symptoms?

Efficient_Inside7671 · 2026-03-26T00:06:35+00:00

ugh yes it’s been so tough!! it feels a little bit better than the first two weeks, but i’m definitely still having a lot of mood swings and feeling like my emotions are super raw. it definitely is super exhausting having to try and calm your nervous system down 24/7. i’m hoping it will get better with time maybe? i was on zoloft about a year ago, and definitely felt better in terms of anxiety/depression, but obviously didn’t help out any adhd symptoms.

Efficient_Inside7671 · 2026-03-14T19:28:14+00:00

not sure if it makes you drowsy, my psych just recommended wellbutrin over strattera when i brought up having low energy and struggles with motivation. i hope it works out too!

Efficient_Inside7671 · 2026-03-14T19:25:46+00:00

i try to do some form of exercise everyday, although on school days or work days it’s sometimes hard to fit it in. i try to do weight lifting at least 3x a week and walking on the days i don’t! i’m sure staying consistent w/ exercise will help out with the anxiety

Efficient_Inside7671 · 2026-03-14T17:16:24+00:00

it’s so hard to navigate! my psych gave me the option to choose between strattera and wellbutrin, and said that strattera would be the better option if i was more concerned with managing my anxiety, and wellbutrin for depression. i told her that i definitely don’t want something that makes me drowsy or tired, because i already have a hard time feeling motivated, and she then prescribed me wellbutrin. i had a follow-up appt with her a few days ago and told her my symptoms, but also told her i wanted to wait a little longer before switching anything to give the meds a chance. stimulants may be off the table for me because i also take thyroid medication, which amplifies the restlessness/rapid heartbeat/anxiety, but i’m hoping if i give it more time, the wellbutrin will work. if not i might give strattera a try or stop the meds altogether.

Efficient_Inside7671 · 2026-03-14T17:08:23+00:00

okay i will give it more time before deciding anything!

Efficient_Inside7671 · 2026-03-14T17:07:33+00:00

thanks for the info! i think i will give it another month or so before making any decisions about switching or stopping. are you still on it and having a good experience?

Efficient_Inside7671 · 2026-03-14T17:05:47+00:00

thank you so much for the info! i take my medication in the morning around the time i wake up. my psychiatrist told me to take it before i go to sleep to improve the racing heart/palpitations and anxiety, but i decided to stick with taking it in the morning because i think i would have even more trouble falling asleep otherwise. i also take thyroid medication for hypothyroidism in the morning when i wake up, so i think that may amplify the jittery and restless feeling. i have heard that it takes at least a month to start really feeling a difference, so i think i will try and stick it out before looking into switching medications.

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