Wellbutrin XL withdrawal

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Hello!!

I am a 53 yo married mom of 6, who has been dealing with depression

of and on for 10 years. 6 years ago, or so, I tried MANY different

antidepressants.Different combinations, different dosages, lots of

guessing games.I was hospitalized 3 times, serious stuff. I was

dealing with perimenopause issues then.

Fast forward to June 26,2006......I had been off meds for 8 months,

doing well. Got a sinus infection that wouldn't go away, and my mood

began to dive. Any of the rest of you notice that a physical illness

can trigger depression/anxiety? It certainly does for me. My

psychiatrist thought I needed Wellbutrin, and I didn't want to go

back to the dark place I had once been in, and agreed.

Was on 150 mg x 1 week, then 300mg til August 22.(8weeks) My

anxiety just kept getting worse and worse, till I wasn't functioning

at all well. I had no appetite, lost 10 pounds, my ears were

ringing, and of course the constipation and dry mouth. I was much

worse than when I started the meds. It was the anxiety that was just

too much to endure, so my doc had me take 150 mg x 5 days, and I

have been off since 8-25.

I still can't eat, still spend much time crying and feeling very

anxious. It has been 2 weeks, and I really would like to see some

improvement. Does this stuff stay in my system for awhile, because

that is how it feels. I dont really think I should be still

withdrawing after 2 weeks, but am not sure, since the sx are the

same.Mainly anxiety.

I take a good multivit with minerals, zinc, and Carlson's fish oil.

I eat fresh organic foods, get exercise, fresh air, have a good

spiritual base, supportive family, ya da ya da....... I still feel

really fragile and am OH SO TIRED OF THIS!!

Any suggestions for me? I need some hope here.....).....

Thanks for listening,

Take care,