wellbutrin helped me SO MUCH - i struggled with really bad hypervigilance and intrusive thoughts of self violence, and both of those pretty much vanished overnight when I started wellbutrin. it's like it hard reset my nervous system so I could actually start living. I'll always be grateful for wellbutrin working when literally nothing else did 🙏
Lol you have no idea. You think it’s a good thing to take something that resets your whole nervous system? Good luck in the long run because I’m telling you, your life won’t get better being on it
Thank you so much for this video and being so open. I recently started taking it and my world has done a 180 in a positive way at the lowest dose. It also gives me tremendous hope that my body will tell me when it’s time to stop and I’ll be OK without it. ❤much love to you and honor for your journey
I literally JUST started taking bupropion for depression. I had researched all antidepressants for literally a year before deciding… I feel that it was detrimental to my mental health to do this, in hindsight. I was trying to find one without certain chemical Ingredients that I don’t want, such as titanium dioxide that they use for color, when in the meantime, I was suffering mentally due to some horrific life experiences. I finally said screw the chemicals I need help! I have been taking Wellbutrin for 2 weeks exactly and am beginning to feel some of the good effects. I think you so much for this video Conor and it couldn’t have come at a better time! I love when I find those videos that I feel were made specifically for me ❤ xoxo
Beautiful honest story! I relate to feeling "i shouldn't need this" type thoughts. And i too realized that asking for a bridge between the depths and the light is so great, even if that bridge is a pharmaceutical.
This is an excellent video. I had an almost identical experience as you. I'm also like you when it comes to my trust of the pharmaceutical industry/business. I'm off of Wellbutrin for now. With me, it only worked if it was brand Wellbutrin not the Bupropion generic. My body is super sensitive to medication of any kind. When I first was prescribed it, it was like a miracle switch. It was almost like a reset for my brain. It's true, at least for me, after a a time it does lose its efficacy. I have continued with my support systems and have had slip ups, however I don't feel the need to go back on. It also, unknowingly treated my ADHD.
I just started taking Wellbutrin two days ago. I felt the effects about two hours like you! I was born with depression. Some how I feel normal and non-depressed❤
I too have suffered from depression on and off for much of my life. It was triggered by the death of my twin brother when I was 8. It is no surprise that you were addicted to alcohol and drugs given your body's desire to try and find some sort of equilibrium. I also suffer from ADHD which can go hand in hand with depression. Thanks for sharing your story. It takes a lot of courage to do so.
Thank you soooo much for sharing this. I to just started Wellbutrin , and I too was on the self care journey , exercise, journaling, eating healthy everything to try and overcome depression after a divorce. I just started Wellbutrin 4 days ago and I too had an instant relief. I’m so glad you mentioned that Was your experience also. I too have struggle with taking a drug to help. I’ve battled this for 3 yrs. You video was so helpful and encouraging for me. Very similar to my story. One thing you mentioned was the men’s group. How do I get involved in something like that. A women’s group I think would be very helpful and maybe I could help someone to. I think sometimes that the reason we have these battle and stories is To share to encourage and help. And your story diffenitly help me. Thank you again so much for being vulnerable and sharing. 💕
I got prescribed Wellbutrin for “depression” but more for my ADHD because they don’t want me taking stimulants anymore (I had a TIA with high blood pressure in November 2023). Tried the Wellbutrin and became an absolute zombie within 2-3 hours after taking it. Tried it a couple more days. Same results and monitoring my BP, it went up about 15-20. Decided it was not for me.
Connor, I appreciate you sharing this. It is healthy to question. There are many of us within the US/western health system who also strongly question treatments and what the 'experts' say is ideal, mandatory, or a 'one size fits all' for the greater good.' When you're told to not question, or are shamed when you have skepticism... that is what a religious cult does. Thank you for being authentic, especially during these recent times. HEALTH IS WEALTH!!!!!!!
After years od try many Anti Depressant Drugs, but not Wellbutrin, i felt like you, when a Doctor gave me 2.5mg Olanzapine (Zyprexa), first time in my Life i felt Normal
Good to hear people with the same experience. My doctors did not believe I felt relieve in a few days. there was a moment they stopped providing it to me because I told them that I do not take in months in a row. I take it for the weeks/months I feel I need it. The nice thing about Wellbutrin is that you start to feel normal but not drugged. I am only scared for long term effects.
Just weigh pros and cons ? Do you smoke ? Drink ? How you eat ? How much the med helps you. Just try to live in the present. I know it can be scary. Quality of life and happiness is what really matters. Just my few cents
You're the last person I would've excepted to have depression, though you just never know what could be brewing at the core. I so freaking appreciate you being so transparent with us, the depression stigma needs to be eliminated. Just...NORMALZE EMOTIONS. I've struggled with depression for the past 10ish years and since November I've been on Effexor which is an SNRI. I use in conjunction with morning light, meditation, cold showers, nofap, etc and my mental health is the best it's been in years. Sure I still have deep dark depressive days where it's difficult to get outta bed, though like you said, maybe some things are just a part of being a human.
I loved what you said about using the medications to HELP YOU effect positive changes and facilitate solid self-care practices!! That is a purposeful way to move forward.
Thank you so much for this Conor. I've struggled with depression my whole life and this winter got to a place of really considering medication but feeling so much fear and shame because of my orientation towards more anti establishment and "natural" remedies. I feel so much more ease in my body around the topic after hearing your story.
I took it short term to pull myself out of depression. After about 3 months I was able to come off of it. In the beginning taking it made me feel worse. Couldn’t function at all but that did improve. Personally I knew once I was out of the depths of the depression I could manage the rest more appropriately. My only unhealthy habit is smoking cigarettes, off and on sodas. I cannot speak about chronic long term depression. Mine began when within two wks of the birth of my first child after an emergency c-section I was sick in the hospital for a wk. then home alone with a newborn with zero help after a major surgery. Within the two wks after her birth my best friend passed away in an ATV wreck, and two other dear people to me passed. All back to back. It was such a challenging time and I got little to no support from my exhusband. I had to take matters into my own hands and despite my efforts to avoid medication it got to the one year mark without improvement. I had to do something. So I sucked it up and took it. I felt like you. Like I didn’t need it. I didn’t need meds. I’m stronger and better. But unfortunately that at times is to our detriment. I took it until I felt comfortable enough to go at it on my own again. And I did it. It’s ok to reach out for help and it’s ok to take meds. Doesn’t make you less of a person or less strong.
@@ashuvijay7031 How do you know that you don't have a chemical imbalance? You can't test for low dopamine, low serotonin, or low norepinephrine. Try it to see if it works for you.
SO MUCH respect for you and for sharing all of this. It truly is such a complex situation to navigate because you're right - we don't FULLY understand it, and it's a different situation for every person. Being intelligently wary of the system, but also realizing where it *may* have it's place in some contexts for some people is massive to see, and a great amount of intelligent nuance to hold. Sometimes we do all we can, and then we need support and to show that, to advocate for that and to work to remove the stigma of that - it's a great service to offer the world. I am so glad you're feeling better, and that you were willing to share this - hopefully it will help in the movement towards destigmatization and inclusivity!
Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing about your experience with depression. I personally have been depressed for years, and went through the whole shame thing. I still sometimes think about that but I try to remind myself that if taking antidepressants is what I need then I would do that to take care of myself. I have used SSRI's for years and they did help a lot and once I got into a serious relationship I noticed they killed my sexual desire too. I switched recently to Wellbutrin and I hope it helps.
I can so relate to anti-depressant meds kicking in quickly. Maybe 20 years ago, I felt relief the day after starting on it (an SSRI) and nobody believed it could work so fast. It was like the grey cloud lifted and I could actually relax and laugh again. Not on it now and still have low-level depression that can worsen at times, but I feel more able to cope and employ self-care
I never thought I was anxious and depressed until I went to a Natural path for another issue. After an hour and a half consultation, she prescribed Lavender oil to help calm me. It worked immediately, I think because of my sensitivity to all things in life. During this time, I was able to do things I couldn't do before, as you mentioned. I think it's important to practice new behaviors during this time, in order to build new neuro pathways in the brain, establishing new ways of responding to life. I am grateful. Thank you for your open heart.
Conor thank you so much for making this video. my doctor just put me on Bupropion 150 mg and Citalopram 40mg which I have been taking for years. Feeling a little better but still going to see a psychiatrist and or therapist just to talk things out being alone and no kids and no family it is tough
Conor, this is without a doubt *the* most open, frank, intellectually honest conversations I think I have ever heard about these particular emotional health issues and the pharmaceuticals surrounding them. I am familiar with these struggles and the medications (especially Wellbutrin) so you can imagine I have read and listened to a lot of research material --- *all* of the things I have seen would do well to link to this video of yours. Thanks so much Conor.
I have had severe depression with suicidal ideation and anxiety since childhood. At 73, I found out I have a gene mutation (MTHFR) that prevents my body from metabolizing certain vitamins (B12 & Folate). Symptoms of this gene mutation include anxiety and depression. Got started on the correct forms of these vitamins, and I have never felt better! It's hard to describe but I feel like I'm on an even keel for the first time in my life. I've also been on Wellbutrin and I have to add that it saved my life. Literally. It was exactly what I needed during a crisis. But the vitamins allowing my body to utilize vitamins they way nature intended has been a game changer. I would encourage everyone experiencing depression to insist on a comprehensive medical workup to rule out physical, metabolic or chemical imbalances or other underlying causes of your depression. God bless everyone here. I hope you all get exactly the right treatment that you need. ❤🙏🏻
Took it a long time ago (13yr)at lowest dose and it helped me so much. Like a new look at life things where beautiful again i wouldnt get easily stressed i stoped when they wanted to higher it so less than a yr and the effects are continuous. I dont like meds but i was rock bottom best decision. If i would need it again i will go back on.
im happy it did help you and made a difference. im on 2 weeks now 300mg and still no big difference, hopefully it will work after more 2-3 weeks. but i have adhd as well
This is an amazing take on antidepressants. Not a recipe on how to navigate them, but a shared experience and perfectly balance perspective on the idea of approaching antidepression.
I went on a combination of psych meds during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. It triggered my PTSD and depression in a pretty major way. I hated what they did to my body and honestly, it didn’t help my depression or anxiety and just numbed me from feeling anything After 2 years I’ve begun the process of weening myself from the medications which is going to take several months but hopefully I can say goodbye to meds permanently by the fall. Thank you for sharing your experience, it will definitely help many.
Glad I found your videos. Thanks for the information. I just started Buprophin today. I suffer from adult ADHD and I believe much of it is due to lifetime hormonal imbalance. I started Menopause Hormone Replacement therapy 5 months ago but still find when I start experiencing PMDD symptoms still yet, my anxiety and depression come back full force. I'm hoping it works for me to even be allowed to focus and help me to complete some of the 30 projects I have going on. I agree with you that you can't just depend on the medication, but changing lifestyle habits that would work with the meds.🙏🙏🙏
Thank you! I can relate so much as it is very very similar to my own story. Started wellbutrin a week ago after the ssri I've been taking stopped having effect. I've been feeling that this will not work either, and I was so sure this video would confirm that for me :) An objective point of view was needed today!
I took Bupropion/Wellbutrin for a couple years. It did help my depression a lot. It started giving me stomach issues so I stopped taking it. I still have depression but I'm not taking anything anymore.
Thanks Conor ! You give me hope as I'm starting on Buproprion next week. Very anxioux for it to work as I've been struggling without major depression in my life. I'm 43, it started when I was 13 for no reason and I had multiples relapses. Have been on a the same medication for years now (about 15 years) - Parnate and it's not working at all now, my relapses are really bad, I'm totally dysfunctional (can't work, can't take of my son and myself) so wish me luck with Buproprion because I'm starting to lose hope. Thanks !
Everyone will experience didn't symptoms. Mine are lots of energy off and on anxious feeling I kinda felt like I had a very small headache that comes and goes but the energy is unreal I felt a change the first day I took it.
Thank you, I am very much impressed by this video. Your way of talking about your story is very collected and easy to follow. I fully support the healthy criticism towards the pharmaceutical industry, but also appreciate that you acknowledge the ways in which you might have been too critical, or the ways in which you went against doctor's recommendations (not for everyone!) Overall, I just want to thank you for this informative video that is full of valuable insights. Have a blessed day.
Today I took 50 milligram dosage and I feel laser sharp focus.i haven't craved sugar and so much food.i had high blood pressure and some stress but overall i feel good
Thank you so much for your vulnerability...I am considering coming off of it. Haven't even watched the entire video yet but I really appreciate your openness
Today I took 50 milligram dosage and I feel laser sharp focus.i haven't craved sugar and so much food.i had high blood pressure and some stress but overall i feel good
To bring some balance to this discussion, Wellbutrin can be very dangerous, especially for those who have a high strung nervous system and extreme anxiety - remember that it's a stimulant. I was prescribed it as a teenager, and it caused me severe panic attacks and a number of seizures. Furthermore it caused me permanent neurological damage, which has caused some cognitive difficulties and a significant tremor even now, 20 years after quitting the medication. Doctors never warn you about these side effects - they never acknowledged them until I was already brain damaged, and yes, Wellbutrin and other antidepressants are safe for some people, but A LOT of users suffer long-lasting brain damage, sexual dysfunction, metabolic dysfunction, increased suicidality, panic attacks, emotional deadening, and many other horrible effects. Please do your research - and not just from mainstream medical sources - before consenting to put these substances in your body. You may regret it for the rest of your life. I do.
Well said - Longterm effects of this drug will leave permanent neurological damage & tremoring........some drugs are downright dangerous which Dr never explaine any of the side effects.....it's a NO for me .....ECT is a NO TOO!!!!
@@GoogleAccount00 If you think it's negative to spread awareness of the risks of taking a drug, you need to do some serious self-reflection. Nothing I wrote is personal opinion; it's fact corroborated by doctors. What's irresponsible is all the people touting Wellbutrin as a wonder drug without also talking about the very serious risks involved.
Hey Brother... this is really helpful. I'm similar and not a fan of ssri tried them before and going through another rough patch last 18 months. Trying all the self care stuff , journaling, counciling, reflecting on crap life events, willpower, sleep but its such a battle. Finances and life / work falling apart despite trying hard. I didnt want to admit failure and need a pharma solution.. but research has landed on wellbutrin. So gonna see if can give it a go.. see if it helps. Cheers for the rec on the mens groups too. I've followed your channel. This video has been really empowering that it's also okay to talk about this stuff too. Cheers !
Thanks men! It sound like you have been able to tap in neuroplasticity while on the med then it was embeded in you. Sond like the most desirable story. I try to do it by other mean (cold exposure, cardio, epa fish oil, gabba, creatine, doing hard task .... but i maybe will play the bupropion card to... i was just afraid to become hook to bigger dopamine level.... but your story of whitdrawl sound comforting. Sorry for my english! ❤ Mike
Do you think wanting to be in an open relationship and get the "high" from emotional and sexual highs and lows could had been a part of your way of trying to beat depression and the dullness of life?
Wellbutrin worked for me from the first day. I think that if someone has symptoms of ADHD and depression they should try it, even if just a short course, even if just one pill to see if they get an effect. It does take longer for some and some might need 300mg a day. But I think this one can transform so many lives it should be handed out like candy, at least one pill to anyone with those symptoms. I had plenty or reluctance also but these conditions are far more unhealthy than the pill will be for most, and very hard to move by more wholistic means.
Today I took 50 milligram dosage and I feel laser sharp focus.i haven't craved sugar and so much food.i had high blood pressure and some stress but overall i feel good
I really pray that this works for me too. I have been taking for almost a month now and I still can't tell whether this is working for me or not but I certainly still have the insomnia you speak of. It is so bad that I have to use zzzquil in order to sleep because without it, I don't sleep for more than 4 hours. It has been challenging for sure.
You're inspiring me to give this a try. I'm riddled with depression and anxiety. It's eating my life. I've never sought help. I always just keep going. Can someone let me know what online source I can go to? It's very hard for me to leave the house - especially to do stressful things.
I like Wellbutrin XL. I've seen so many negative reviews on this medication before starting the treatment. Everyone have different side effects and you have to try it before assuming it will harm you.
@@swiftymcgarnagle4567 I agree. After reading the reviews at one point I was afraid to take it. Then I found out two of my friends have been taking it for years. I decided fuck it let's try it. I did have some side effects but they were not horrible like I've read from others online. Best to just try it and see how it works for you.
Not always. I was on fluoxetine for 25 years-it gave me my life back!!! But the 26th year every time I took it I began vomiting. So doc put me on Wellbutrin 300. That was 2-3 months ago- I doʻnt think its working. Gonna check out my options with doc.
In the beginning, wellbutrin can work fast, by bringing on some energy, motivation, and less depression. However, after being on it for quite a while, it’s lost most of its effectiveness. I’ve asked for an increase, but the doctor is not comfortable going beyond 300mg due to increase in seizure risks. Still on it but had to add another med. The med that worked so well for me for bad fatigue, was Provigil, which is a smart drug initially made for narcolepsy. It became so expensive. Maybe I’ll try it again one day.
my therapist and i are discussing wellbutrin as an option for me, for im suffering with GAD, Adhd and depressive symptoms. i will say i never took any medication for my mental health and im really scared and nervous i always look at the side effects of medications and think about all the things that could go wrong or what its gonna do to my brain. i feel like im in a constant battle with myself wondering if i really need medication. idk i feel so lost at the moment. as someone with health anxiety im scared to take medication but i wanna get better it’s just been so hard!! any suggestions?? has anyone been through what im describing??
Im having my psych appointment in 3 days and have been eying Wellbutrin since my less positive experience with SSRI's as a teen. Like you said man been sober for 1.5 years and was riding the self care, anti establishment, i can do it im strong mindset but its just not serving me as my depression is reaching bad points yet again. Thanks
Not to be a downer but I’ve been on Wellbutrin XL 300mg for 20 days now and my depression is just as bad as ever, and my anxiety is off the chart. I really hoped this medication would be a breakthrough for me but sadly not so. Suicidal thoughts, depression, and waking up with anxiety daily, I honestly think I was better before the medication. I know everyone reacts differently to medications but my experience has not been positive.
Hey Conor, I appreciate your video and insight. Was wondering about your mens group. Is that an online thing? Part of a church you go to? I'm hoping to find more of a support group for guys that battle anxiety) depression. I've been to some 12 step groups and they seem a bit sterile too me. Wondering if you have any suggestions? Thanks
Low vitD causes depression & anxiety.. input my son on gummies vitD & k2 and he literally changed & came out of it! VitD needs to be about 70.. this is something we can control & check at quest diagnostics a vitD check
I've been on zoloft for the last 2 years and for some reason it's not working anymore or atleast I think so they up from 100mg to 150mg but I think wellbutrin is the next hope
today is the first day ive taken welbutrin ( bupropion) and i dont think i like it.... the back of my head is tingling and feels heavy. my fingers are also tingling. sitting still when i close my eyes it feels like im moving. has anyone else experienced this?
Hey man thank you for sharing your story You're such a sensitive guy and I can relate.. I'm thinking about taking this for quitting smoking and maybe a tinge of depression has anyone tried it for quitting smoking?
I was put on Wellbutrin back in 2019. It was an escalating roller coaster of anxiety for me. From point of waking to point of sleeping (and a lot of disrupted sleep), I was in survival mode with super high anxiety and nonstop panic attacks back to back. After two months I isolated the cause and realized I wasn't about to have my head explode like those people in the movie Scanners. Stopped taking it and went back to my humble, depressed self which is a far more preferable experience than what Wellbutrin put me through. lol
I used to say to myself, “Well, what did early man do for depression? Cavemen worked through it without a prescription!” Thankfully, years on, I’ve opened up to trauma therapy and psychiatric help.
doctor told me i can stop phentermine , because i cant sleep at night and she said i can take bupropian? i wanted to take for weight loss? does it worth it?
I was on a bunch of medicines for about 4 years recently (kinda) fluoxetine first, then citalopram, then sertraline, and then also an antipsychotic called Rispiridone. I gained weight and iwas totally sedated from it all, i couldnt function properly. And in 2020 when i jusr moved into my own 1bedroom home, and covid hit, everything felt rock bottom for me. My depression and anxiety didnt come from nothing though, as i had an extremely rough childhood. Bullying, domestic violence from parents, emotional neglect, being a target for a narcissist to pick on, religious trauma. I hated my meds to be honest, they didnt really help. So i decided like you to just stop taking the meds (i was on sertraline and rispiridone at that point), i got myself into a programme called Woman of Worth and i learned that i had abundant self worth, and i was given tools to use in a practical sense. I learned that because i had worth i can make decisions about the kinds of people i wanted in my life, i gave myself and others boundaries on how i wanted to be treated, and spoken to, i learned time management. I learned about self care. And i think during that time i was watching the youtube channel you had with brittany and i can honestly say that that channel you had with her contributed to a major shift and spiritual awakening for me. So thank you so much for that. As someone who is monogomous i still learned a lot from yall. Thanks for sharing your journey with us, its very inspiring. And i too can agree that life has been better for me since i got off those meds i was taking. ❤❤❤ much love to you conor, youre great! ❤ from a New Zealander
Hi, Nice vedio. Is it good to take a vitamin B complex supplement with Bupropion. I am on bupropion SR 150 mg. Appreciate if you could give me your idea on this. Thank you.
wellbutrin helped me SO MUCH - i struggled with really bad hypervigilance and intrusive thoughts of self violence, and both of those pretty much vanished overnight when I started wellbutrin. it's like it hard reset my nervous system so I could actually start living. I'll always be grateful for wellbutrin working when literally nothing else did 🙏
Lol you have no idea. You think it’s a good thing to take something that resets your whole nervous system? Good luck in the long run because I’m telling you, your life won’t get better being on it
@@juliannewman8720lol thanks for your research doctor. Id rather take a higher dose than hear anything more from your rectum.
@@juliannewman8720 is it safe for short term use ??
We're all similar, but also individuals. Some people may have additional co-existing Conditions that need a different treatment approach.
@@juliannewman8720sounds like you need it.
I had the exact same experience with Wellbutrin! A night and day difference in my depression after being weighed down since childhood.
Thank you so much for this video and being so open. I recently started taking it and my world has done a 180 in a positive way at the lowest dose. It also gives me tremendous hope that my body will tell me when it’s time to stop and I’ll be OK without it. ❤much love to you and honor for your journey
Are you still taking it? How is it going? Do you feel that you need to stop taking it?
I literally JUST started taking bupropion for depression. I had researched all antidepressants for literally a year before deciding… I feel that it was detrimental to my mental health to do this, in hindsight. I was trying to find one without certain chemical Ingredients that I don’t want, such as titanium dioxide that they use for color, when in the meantime, I was suffering mentally due to some horrific life experiences. I finally said screw the chemicals I need help! I have been taking Wellbutrin for 2 weeks exactly and am beginning to feel some of the good effects. I think you so much for this video Conor and it couldn’t have come at a better time! I love when I find those videos that I feel were made specifically for me ❤ xoxo
How has it been one year later?
Beautiful honest story! I relate to feeling "i shouldn't need this" type thoughts. And i too realized that asking for a bridge between the depths and the light is so great, even if that bridge is a pharmaceutical.
This is an excellent video. I had an almost identical experience as you. I'm also like you when it comes to my trust of the pharmaceutical industry/business. I'm off of Wellbutrin for now. With me, it only worked if it was brand Wellbutrin not the Bupropion generic. My body is super sensitive to medication of any kind. When I first was prescribed it, it was like a miracle switch. It was almost like a reset for my brain. It's true, at least for me, after a a time it does lose its efficacy. I have continued with my support systems and have had slip ups, however I don't feel the need to go back on. It also, unknowingly treated my ADHD.
I just started taking Wellbutrin two days ago. I felt the effects about two hours like you! I was born with depression. Some how I feel normal and non-depressed❤
I too have suffered from depression on and off for much of my life. It was triggered by the death of my twin brother when I was 8. It is no surprise that you were addicted to alcohol and drugs given your body's desire to try and find some sort of equilibrium. I also suffer from ADHD which can go hand in hand with depression. Thanks for sharing your story. It takes a lot of courage to do so.
I too am just starting Wellbutrin so I'm enjoying your suggestions and personal experiences. It helps so much. Thank you!!!
Thank you soooo much for sharing this. I to just started Wellbutrin , and I too was on the self care journey , exercise, journaling, eating healthy everything to try and overcome depression after a divorce. I just started Wellbutrin 4 days ago and I too had an instant relief. I’m so glad you mentioned that Was your experience also. I too have struggle with taking a drug to help. I’ve battled this for 3 yrs. You video was so helpful and encouraging for me. Very similar to my story. One thing you mentioned was the men’s group. How do I get involved in something like that. A women’s group I think would be very helpful and maybe I could help someone to. I think sometimes that the reason we have these battle and stories is To share to encourage and help. And your story diffenitly help me. Thank you again so much for being vulnerable and sharing. 💕
I got prescribed Wellbutrin for “depression” but more for my ADHD because they don’t want me taking stimulants anymore (I had a TIA with high blood pressure in November 2023).
Tried the Wellbutrin and became an absolute zombie within 2-3 hours after taking it. Tried it a couple more days. Same results and monitoring my BP, it went up about 15-20. Decided it was not for me.
Connor, I appreciate you sharing this. It is healthy to question. There are many of us within the US/western health system who also strongly question treatments and what the 'experts' say is ideal, mandatory, or a 'one size fits all' for the greater good.' When you're told to not question, or are shamed when you have skepticism... that is what a religious cult does. Thank you for being authentic, especially during these recent times. HEALTH IS WEALTH!!!!!!!
After years od try many Anti Depressant Drugs, but not Wellbutrin, i felt like you, when a Doctor gave me 2.5mg Olanzapine (Zyprexa), first time in my Life i felt Normal
Good to hear people with the same experience. My doctors did not believe I felt relieve in a few days. there was a moment they stopped providing it to me because I told them that I do not take in months in a row. I take it for the weeks/months I feel I need it. The nice thing about Wellbutrin is that you start to feel normal but not drugged. I am only scared for long term effects.
Just weigh pros and cons ? Do you smoke ? Drink ? How you eat ? How much the med helps you. Just try to live in the present. I know it can be scary. Quality of life and happiness is what really matters. Just my few cents
You're the last person I would've excepted to have depression, though you just never know what could be brewing at the core. I so freaking appreciate you being so transparent with us, the depression stigma needs to be eliminated. Just...NORMALZE EMOTIONS. I've struggled with depression for the past 10ish years and since November I've been on Effexor which is an SNRI. I use in conjunction with morning light, meditation, cold showers, nofap, etc and my mental health is the best it's been in years. Sure I still have deep dark depressive days where it's difficult to get outta bed, though like you said, maybe some things are just a part of being a human.
Hi. I am the same. Cold showrs and running 15k min helped too. Do you still feel cloudy? Ataraxia or dizziness of reality? I still feel it.
I loved what you said about using the medications to HELP YOU effect positive changes and facilitate solid self-care practices!! That is a purposeful way to move forward.
Absolutely!!
Thank you so much for this Conor. I've struggled with depression my whole life and this winter got to a place of really considering medication but feeling so much fear and shame because of my orientation towards more anti establishment and "natural" remedies. I feel so much more ease in my body around the topic after hearing your story.
CAN'T LIKE THIS VIDEO ENOUGH!!❤
Conor, thank you very much for sharing this. Much love, you're awesome
You’re welcome. Thanks for being here 🙏
I took it short term to pull myself out of depression. After about 3 months I was able to come off of it. In the beginning taking it made me feel worse. Couldn’t function at all but that did improve. Personally I knew once I was out of the depths of the depression I could manage the rest more appropriately. My only unhealthy habit is smoking cigarettes, off and on sodas. I cannot speak about chronic long term depression. Mine began when within two wks of the birth of my first child after an emergency c-section I was sick in the hospital for a wk. then home alone with a newborn with zero help after a major surgery. Within the two wks after her birth my best friend passed away in an ATV wreck, and two other dear people to me passed. All back to back. It was such a challenging time and I got little to no support from my exhusband. I had to take matters into my own hands and despite my efforts to avoid medication it got to the one year mark without improvement. I had to do something. So I sucked it up and took it. I felt like you. Like I didn’t need it. I didn’t need meds. I’m stronger and better. But unfortunately that at times is to our detriment. I took it until I felt comfortable enough to go at it on my own again. And I did it. It’s ok to reach out for help and it’s ok to take meds. Doesn’t make you less of a person or less strong.
I don't have chemical imbalance but have fatigue tiredness lack of energy and body Pain due to my past depression ? Should I try wellburtin ?
@@ashuvijay7031 How do you know that you don't have a chemical imbalance? You can't test for low dopamine, low serotonin, or low norepinephrine. Try it to see if it works for you.
This is so helpful, thanks for being vulnerable. Going on decades of CPTSD and I feel like the only the only thing left to try is medication.
SO MUCH respect for you and for sharing all of this. It truly is such a complex situation to navigate because you're right - we don't FULLY understand it, and it's a different situation for every person. Being intelligently wary of the system, but also realizing where it *may* have it's place in some contexts for some people is massive to see, and a great amount of intelligent nuance to hold. Sometimes we do all we can, and then we need support and to show that, to advocate for that and to work to remove the stigma of that - it's a great service to offer the world. I am so glad you're feeling better, and that you were willing to share this - hopefully it will help in the movement towards destigmatization and inclusivity!
Thank you so much for this ,I’ve had my prescription waiting at the pharmacy out of fear, but now I’m starting my journey tomorrow 🙏🏽
How they going for you? 😊
Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing about your experience with depression. I personally have been depressed for years, and went through the whole shame thing. I still sometimes think about that but I try to remind myself that if taking antidepressants is what I need then I would do that to take care of myself. I have used SSRI's for years and they did help a lot and once I got into a serious relationship I noticed they killed my sexual desire too. I switched recently to Wellbutrin and I hope it helps.
did it help?
Related to a lot of this. Love listening to your eloquent clarity on yourself and experience. Thanks for sharing Conor.
So glad!
I can so relate to anti-depressant meds kicking in quickly. Maybe 20 years ago, I felt relief the day after starting on it (an SSRI) and nobody believed it could work so fast. It was like the grey cloud lifted and I could actually relax and laugh again. Not on it now and still have low-level depression that can worsen at times, but I feel more able to cope and employ self-care
The placebo effect tends to work very fast.
@TheChance1991 Why do you want people with depression to die? So you can feel vindicated?
I never thought I was anxious and depressed until I went to a Natural path for another issue. After an hour and a half consultation, she prescribed Lavender oil to help calm me. It worked immediately, I think because of my sensitivity to all things in life. During this time, I was able to do things I couldn't do before, as you mentioned. I think it's important to practice new behaviors during this time, in order to build new neuro pathways in the brain, establishing new ways of responding to life. I am grateful. Thank you for your open heart.
Interesting. Can you describe more?
Conor thank you so much for making this video. my doctor just put me on Bupropion 150 mg and Citalopram 40mg which I have been taking for years. Feeling a little better but still going to see a psychiatrist and or therapist just to talk things out being alone and no kids and no family it is tough
Thank you for sharing your story Conor. I learnt a lot and I always appreciate your perspective!
Conor, this is without a doubt *the* most open, frank, intellectually honest conversations I think I have ever heard about these particular emotional health issues and the pharmaceuticals surrounding them. I am familiar with these struggles and the medications (especially Wellbutrin) so you can imagine I have read and listened to a lot of research material --- *all* of the things I have seen would do well to link to this video of yours. Thanks so much Conor.
So glad it resonated
I have had severe depression with suicidal ideation and anxiety since childhood. At 73, I found out I have a gene mutation (MTHFR) that prevents my body from metabolizing certain vitamins (B12 & Folate). Symptoms of this gene mutation include anxiety and depression. Got started on the correct forms of these vitamins, and I have never felt better! It's hard to describe but I feel like I'm on an even keel for the first time in my life.
I've also been on Wellbutrin and I have to add that it saved my life. Literally. It was exactly what I needed during a crisis. But the vitamins allowing my body to utilize vitamins they way nature intended has been a game changer.
I would encourage everyone experiencing depression to insist on a comprehensive medical workup to rule out physical, metabolic or chemical imbalances or other underlying causes of your depression.
God bless everyone here. I hope you all get exactly the right treatment that you need.
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I start my prescription today .. looking foward to change . But i also kno i gotta change my lifestyle & habits . Wish me luck
How’s it going?
Took it a long time ago (13yr)at lowest dose and it helped me so much. Like a new look at life things where beautiful again i wouldnt get easily stressed i stoped when they wanted to higher it so less than a yr and the effects are continuous. I dont like meds but i was rock bottom best decision. If i would need it again i will go back on.
Thank you for being so fucking real about this.
It took about 4 weeks, but bupropion saved me.
I'm so glad it helped you!! Do you still take it? Any side effects? 😊
im curious as well
im happy it did help you and made a difference. im on 2 weeks now 300mg and still no big difference, hopefully it will work after more 2-3 weeks. but i have adhd as well
This video came in a perfect time for me. Thank you for sharing ❤
I really enjoyed hearing your outlook on this! Thank you for sharing ❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is an amazing take on antidepressants. Not a recipe on how to navigate them, but a shared experience and perfectly balance perspective on the idea of approaching antidepression.
I went on a combination of psych meds during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. It triggered my PTSD and depression in a pretty major way.
I hated what they did to my body and honestly, it didn’t help my depression or anxiety and just numbed me from feeling anything
After 2 years I’ve begun the process of weening myself from the medications which is going to take several months but hopefully I can say goodbye to meds permanently by the fall.
Thank you for sharing your experience, it will definitely help many.
Keep your negative stories. Unhelpful
Thank you for sharing your experience and showing a new perspective on taking AD.
Hi😢
Glad I found your videos. Thanks for the information. I just started Buprophin today. I suffer from adult ADHD and I believe much of it is due to lifetime hormonal imbalance. I started Menopause Hormone Replacement therapy 5 months ago but still find when I start experiencing PMDD symptoms still yet, my anxiety and depression come back full force. I'm hoping it works for me to even be allowed to focus and help me to complete some of the 30 projects I have going on. I agree with you that you can't just depend on the medication, but changing lifestyle habits that would work with the meds.🙏🙏🙏
Thank you! I can relate so much as it is very very similar to my own story. Started wellbutrin a week ago after the ssri I've been taking stopped having effect. I've been feeling that this will not work either, and I was so sure this video would confirm that for me :) An objective point of view was needed today!
I took Bupropion/Wellbutrin for a couple years. It did help my depression a lot. It started giving me stomach issues so I stopped taking it. I still have depression but I'm not taking anything anymore.
So what is the benifit of taking this while u still have depression. ?
Thanks Conor ! You give me hope as I'm starting on Buproprion next week. Very anxioux for it to work as I've been struggling without major depression in my life. I'm 43, it started when I was 13 for no reason and I had multiples relapses. Have been on a the same medication for years now (about 15 years) - Parnate and it's not working at all now, my relapses are really bad, I'm totally dysfunctional (can't work, can't take of my son and myself) so wish me luck with Buproprion because I'm starting to lose hope. Thanks !
What about Result ?
@@ashuvijay7031replying so maybe op sees it. I just started buproprion, have similar issues as far as having a hard time taking care of myself.
Everyone will experience didn't symptoms. Mine are lots of energy off and on anxious feeling I kinda felt like I had a very small headache that comes and goes but the energy is unreal I felt a change the first day I took it.
Thank you, I am very much impressed by this video. Your way of talking about your story is very collected and easy to follow. I fully support the healthy criticism towards the pharmaceutical industry, but also appreciate that you acknowledge the ways in which you might have been too critical, or the ways in which you went against doctor's recommendations (not for everyone!)
Overall, I just want to thank you for this informative video that is full of valuable insights. Have a blessed day.
I really relate to this... i did feel a bit high...energetically! At FIRST~ but... ugh... meds- i really feel you!
Talk about energy 😂 it's my 3rd day, and I feel so pumped it's almost Too much .
Today I took 50 milligram dosage and I feel laser sharp focus.i haven't craved sugar and so much food.i had high blood pressure and some stress but overall i feel good
Thank you so much for your vulnerability...I am considering coming off of it. Haven't even watched the entire video yet but I really appreciate your openness
Today I took 50 milligram dosage and I feel laser sharp focus.i haven't craved sugar and so much food.i had high blood pressure and some stress but overall i feel good
This podcast helped me--And the comments. Thanks.
To bring some balance to this discussion, Wellbutrin can be very dangerous, especially for those who have a high strung nervous system and extreme anxiety - remember that it's a stimulant. I was prescribed it as a teenager, and it caused me severe panic attacks and a number of seizures. Furthermore it caused me permanent neurological damage, which has caused some cognitive difficulties and a significant tremor even now, 20 years after quitting the medication.
Doctors never warn you about these side effects - they never acknowledged them until I was already brain damaged, and yes, Wellbutrin and other antidepressants are safe for some people, but A LOT of users suffer long-lasting brain damage, sexual dysfunction, metabolic dysfunction, increased suicidality, panic attacks, emotional deadening, and many other horrible effects. Please do your research - and not just from mainstream medical sources - before consenting to put these substances in your body. You may regret it for the rest of your life. I do.
Well said - Longterm effects of this drug will leave permanent neurological damage & tremoring........some drugs are downright dangerous which Dr never explaine any of the side effects.....it's a NO for me .....ECT is a NO TOO!!!!
*to bring some negativity to this discussion. There fixed the first line of your comment.
@@GoogleAccount00 If you think it's negative to spread awareness of the risks of taking a drug, you need to do some serious self-reflection. Nothing I wrote is personal opinion; it's fact corroborated by doctors. What's irresponsible is all the people touting Wellbutrin as a wonder drug without also talking about the very serious risks involved.
Thank you Conor❤️ i appreciate you sharing this
Hey Brother... this is really helpful. I'm similar and not a fan of ssri tried them before and going through another rough patch last 18 months. Trying all the self care stuff , journaling, counciling, reflecting on crap life events, willpower, sleep but its such a battle. Finances and life / work falling apart despite trying hard. I didnt want to admit failure and need a pharma solution.. but research has landed on wellbutrin. So gonna see if can give it a go.. see if it helps. Cheers for the rec on the mens groups too. I've followed your channel. This video has been really empowering that it's also okay to talk about this stuff too. Cheers !
Thanks men! It sound like you have been able to tap in neuroplasticity while on the med then it was embeded in you. Sond like the most desirable story. I try to do it by other mean (cold exposure, cardio, epa fish oil, gabba, creatine, doing hard task .... but i maybe will play the bupropion card to... i was just afraid to become hook to bigger dopamine level.... but your story of whitdrawl sound comforting. Sorry for my english! ❤ Mike
Do you think wanting to be in an open relationship and get the "high" from emotional and sexual highs and lows could had been a part of your way of trying to beat depression and the dullness of life?
Well yeah of course
Wellbutrin worked for me from the first day. I think that if someone has symptoms of ADHD and depression they should try it, even if just a short course, even if just one pill to see if they get an effect. It does take longer for some and some might need 300mg a day. But I think this one can transform so many lives it should be handed out like candy, at least one pill to anyone with those symptoms. I had plenty or reluctance also but these conditions are far more unhealthy than the pill will be for most, and very hard to move by more wholistic means.
Today I took 50 milligram dosage and I feel laser sharp focus.i haven't craved sugar and so much food.i had high blood pressure and some stress but overall i feel good
I really pray that this works for me too. I have been taking for almost a month now and I still can't tell whether this is working for me or not but I certainly still have the insomnia you speak of. It is so bad that I have to use zzzquil in order to sleep because without it, I don't sleep for more than 4 hours. It has been challenging for sure.
You're inspiring me to give this a try. I'm riddled with depression and anxiety. It's eating my life. I've never sought help. I always just keep going.
Can someone let me know what online source I can go to?
It's very hard for me to leave the house - especially to do stressful things.
I like Wellbutrin XL. I've seen so many negative reviews on this medication before starting the treatment. Everyone have different side effects and you have to try it before assuming it will harm you.
Every medication has a crap load of negative reviews…. I swear some people just like to complain.
@@swiftymcgarnagle4567 I agree. After reading the reviews at one point I was afraid to take it. Then I found out two of my friends have been taking it for years. I decided fuck it let's try it. I did have some side effects but they were not horrible like I've read from others online. Best to just try it and see how it works for you.
Wellbutrin does have dangerous side effects if your on it long-term......FYI
they all do it’s called dementia
Thank you for sharing your experience 💚🕊️
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I am so happy to see this video. Thank you for sharing this
Microdosing psilocybin can really have a great effect in rewiring as well.
Not always. I was on fluoxetine for 25 years-it gave me my life back!!! But the 26th year every time I took it I began vomiting. So doc put me on Wellbutrin 300. That was 2-3 months ago- I doʻnt think its working. Gonna check out my options with doc.
Thank you. I appreciate your information. I just started taking it 💖
I came off of it and experienced withdrawal with psychosis. But I felt wonderful while I was on it . But coming off of it caused me hallucinations.
That's terrifying. No drug should cause that.
Thank you for this video Connor ❤ I had the same exact experience
Thanks for sharing Conor, I can definitely relate to the depression after dealing with it for years
I think you are like one of my favorite people on the planet.
In the beginning, wellbutrin can work fast, by bringing on some energy, motivation, and less depression. However, after being on it for quite a while, it’s lost most of its effectiveness. I’ve asked for an increase, but the doctor is not comfortable going beyond 300mg due to increase in seizure risks. Still on it but had to add another med. The med that worked so well for me for bad fatigue, was Provigil, which is a smart drug initially made for narcolepsy. It became so expensive. Maybe I’ll try it again one day.
Thank you for this share. I am contemplating using this drug. Your experiences have been good to know
my therapist and i are discussing wellbutrin as an option for me, for im suffering with GAD, Adhd and depressive symptoms. i will say i never took any medication for my mental health and im really scared and nervous i always look at the side effects of medications and think about all the things that could go wrong or what its gonna do to my brain. i feel like im in a constant battle with myself wondering if i really need medication. idk i feel so lost at the moment. as someone with health anxiety im scared to take medication but i wanna get better it’s just been so hard!! any suggestions?? has anyone been through what im describing??
Im having my psych appointment in 3 days and have been eying Wellbutrin since my less positive experience with SSRI's as a teen. Like you said man been sober for 1.5 years and was riding the self care, anti establishment, i can do it im strong mindset but its just not serving me as my depression is reaching bad points yet again. Thanks
Not to be a downer but I’ve been on Wellbutrin XL 300mg for 20 days now and my depression is just as bad as ever, and my anxiety is off the chart. I really hoped this medication would be a breakthrough for me but sadly not so. Suicidal thoughts, depression, and waking up with anxiety daily, I honestly think I was better before the medication. I know everyone reacts differently to medications but my experience has not been positive.
I love you, Conor. ❤
Thanks Sir, Very informative and helpful. Glad you doing so well now. :)
Hey Conor,
I appreciate your video and insight. Was wondering about your mens group. Is that an online thing? Part of a church you go to? I'm hoping to find more of a support group for guys that battle anxiety) depression. I've been to some 12 step groups and they seem a bit sterile too me. Wondering if you have any suggestions? Thanks
Started this week, been feeling much better
Thank you for sharing this Conor.
My pleasure!
Thank you for sharing your experience❤️
Low vitD causes depression & anxiety.. input my son on gummies vitD & k2 and he literally changed & came out of it! VitD needs to be about 70.. this is something we can control & check at quest diagnostics a vitD check
thank you for sharing. everything seems so perfect with you guys always.
Not supposed to quit taking any antidepressants at one time. Need to ease off.
I've been on zoloft for the last 2 years and for some reason it's not working anymore or atleast I think so they up from 100mg to 150mg but I think wellbutrin is the next hope
today is the first day ive taken welbutrin ( bupropion) and i dont think i like it.... the back of my head is tingling and feels heavy. my fingers are also tingling. sitting still when i close my eyes it feels like im moving. has anyone else experienced this?
Omg I took Wellbutrin and it knocked me out! Has anyone ever experienced that?
Hey man thank you for sharing your story You're such a sensitive guy and I can relate.. I'm thinking about taking this for quitting smoking and maybe a tinge of depression has anyone tried it for quitting smoking?
Thanks so much for your help
I was put on Wellbutrin back in 2019. It was an escalating roller coaster of anxiety for me. From point of waking to point of sleeping (and a lot of disrupted sleep), I was in survival mode with super high anxiety and nonstop panic attacks back to back. After two months I isolated the cause and realized I wasn't about to have my head explode like those people in the movie Scanners. Stopped taking it and went back to my humble, depressed self which is a far more preferable experience than what Wellbutrin put me through. lol
Did you have Vivid nightmares too? I would be scared to go to sleep!
Did you tryed Trazodone?
@@maxpainmediaThat is scary because your dream state is spiritual.
My depression is so severe that I can't handle another day, and no one gives a crap!
I am alone, which makes it a nightmare!
Bupropion paired with ADHD meds saved my life.
I used to say to myself, “Well, what did early man do for depression? Cavemen worked through it without a prescription!” Thankfully, years on, I’ve opened up to trauma therapy and psychiatric help.
Simply died young of course.
Cavemen probably had some leafy perscriptions
doctor told me i can stop phentermine , because i cant sleep at night and she said i can take bupropian? i wanted to take for weight loss? does it worth it?
I felt very related to this video
Thank's! Useful video.
God bless you and thank you for sharing
I was on a bunch of medicines for about 4 years recently (kinda) fluoxetine first, then citalopram, then sertraline, and then also an antipsychotic called Rispiridone. I gained weight and iwas totally sedated from it all, i couldnt function properly. And in 2020 when i jusr moved into my own 1bedroom home, and covid hit, everything felt rock bottom for me. My depression and anxiety didnt come from nothing though, as i had an extremely rough childhood. Bullying, domestic violence from parents, emotional neglect, being a target for a narcissist to pick on, religious trauma. I hated my meds to be honest, they didnt really help. So i decided like you to just stop taking the meds (i was on sertraline and rispiridone at that point), i got myself into a programme called Woman of Worth and i learned that i had abundant self worth, and i was given tools to use in a practical sense. I learned that because i had worth i can make decisions about the kinds of people i wanted in my life, i gave myself and others boundaries on how i wanted to be treated, and spoken to, i learned time management. I learned about self care. And i think during that time i was watching the youtube channel you had with brittany and i can honestly say that that channel you had with her contributed to a major shift and spiritual awakening for me. So thank you so much for that. As someone who is monogomous i still learned a lot from yall. Thanks for sharing your journey with us, its very inspiring. And i too can agree that life has been better for me since i got off those meds i was taking. ❤❤❤ much love to you conor, youre great! ❤ from a New Zealander
Hi, Nice vedio. Is it good to take a vitamin B complex supplement with Bupropion. I am on bupropion SR 150 mg. Appreciate if you could give me your idea on this. Thank you.
@stanwilswhat is it please
So you had relief the first day??? Did I hear that correct?
Not sure the video is too long 🙄
He said that, yes. Same here.
Did you take the med in the morning?
I was wondering: have you talked to a therapist about ADHD as underlying to your depression?