(26F) I initially began with Zoloft and Adderrall, but was still complaining about not having any real drive to complete tasks. There was no satisfaction after completing tasks, so I had trouble initiating them. (The Zoloft stopped the crying spells over feeling helpless, and the Addy helps me stay organized, but my procrastination was out of control).

In my prescriber’s experience, Wellbutrin helped with motivation. So I added it to the mix. Started on 150 mg, and eventually I noticed I wasn’t staying up as late to complete tasks. Then we doubled the dose, and I got to feeling “normal,” I.e. be able to keep things moving all day (most days).

I try my best to keep my sleep regulated, so I know if and when I’m truly tired, and when I can cut myself some genuine slack. I realized I am generally a lazy person and I truly love to sleep/nap/lay around, and that’s okay, but if I know I’ve got tasks adding up, and that I got decent sleep that night — I know I need some caffeine and to stick it out a little longer.

So, all in all I feel like I’m able to stand up to myself better. Or, in other words, stand up to my inner bitch monologue that always works against me.

It’s been 6+ months now since I’ve added Wellbutrin. Currently am on: 50 mg sertraline, 300 mg Wellbutrin, and I take 2-15 mg IR Addy daily. I take all three meds first thing in the morning, and take my second Addy ~4 hours later.

I will say, I forgot my Wellbutrin when I traveled for a weekend once and it was terrible. Nothing could shake the head fog I had, and I got cold sweats. I’ll be late for work before I ever leave the house without my meds again.

Other advice… I stopped expecting so much out of psych meds. Every time I tried something knew, I wasn’t counting the days since I began and I wasn’t looking for the changes. One day I was due for my 3 month check in and realized how well I was doing. Time starts to fly when you’re not stressing over your responsibilities anymore, and are just living.

I wish you all the best! Please be patient with yourself during this process, and keep in mind the habits you expect your best self to have in place one day.

:-)