Crying and anxiety switching from Celexa to Wellbutrin, and I need support.

[StaffWriter]

I loved Welbutrin. I figured I needed to boost my Dopamine since I was going through opiate withdrawal and was on suboxone. The two worked like a charm. I felt very good (as in normal) and was making plans for the future, deciding to workout everyday and get in shape, etc. all the things I'd never would have done otherwise. Unfortunately on day 16 of Welbutrin, I developed hives and went off cold turkey. I'm trying Celexa as we speak, and it's only been 5 days or so. I feel dizzy and sleepy. Nothing like the DNRI. It's so unfortunate because Welbutrin is such a unique drug (sans Zyban, which would probably make me break out too). Really sucks. When I was younger (in my early 20's) I was on all the SSRI's. Each one would "poop out" or stop working. I kept withdrawing and getting on another drug. Honestly, the shit made me nuttier than squirrel shit. I was suicidal and just manic. I'm not bipolar, but it would bring out those tendencies. Anyway, I'm hoping this time Celexa will help me with my anxiety and depression.
Cheers.

 

[purple_cloud]

Thanks for all the good advice in here. I decided instead of seeing a student health center doctor, I am going to go to a real psych doctor. My old one at the health center was great, the new one now cut off my xanax and wants me to be on an SSRI forever, and says it's "better to take a medication daily than as needed" which I disagree with. I know benzos are addictive, but they actually seem to help me (great for menstrual cramps too, by the way).

 

[Jekyll and Hyde]

I'm now on Cymbalta, lamictal, Geodon, cogentin (for my head twitches), along with klonopin. I'm on a scheduled dose for the klonopin because it takes the edge off from the Cymbalta (which hasn't given me hypomanic attacks, yet) and I feel like a new person. Maybe a regimented schedule with a benzo like klonopin because of its longer half life. I hope you start feeling better and good luck.