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Mental Health Support

TexasBushwhacker

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12. Wellbutrin

Reply to Locut0s (Reply #11)

Mon Mar 4, 2013, 05:25 PM

Mar 2013

My diagnosis is major depression with anxiety. Wellbutrin might be helpful for you because it increases dopamine, which is the neurotransmitter that affects motivation and satisfaction.

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Why am I so pathetic? [View all] Locut0s Feb 2013 OP

Just blowing off some emotional stream. Sorry for sounding like a broken record. nt. Locut0s Feb 2013 #1

No problem. Still Blue in PDX Feb 2013 #2

It's okay, that's what this place is here for and I'm glad you're here. Tobin S. Feb 2013 #3

Thanks for the reply Tobin. I probably should look into getting another diagnosis but... Locut0s Feb 2013 #6

Intense social anxiety and depression could be signs of psychosis. Tobin S. Feb 2013 #8

Glad you're here, Locut0s. elleng Feb 2013 #4

You are NOT pathetic get the red out Feb 2013 #5

Thank you. Actually the victim mentality is also something of a cop out... Locut0s Feb 2013 #7

Pathetic can mean "arousing sympathy" or "inadequate function"--the later can be assessed HereSince1628 Feb 2013 #9

Have they ever tried adding other medications? TexasBushwhacker Mar 2013 #10

I've tried a little of that but not much. Was actually going to take Wellbutrin but never did... Locut0s Mar 2013 #11

Wellbutrin TexasBushwhacker Mar 2013 #12

Thanks I'll ask my doctor and look into taking it. nt.. Locut0s Mar 2013 #13

You're okay - I'm pathetic fmiddel Mar 2013 #14

Thank you very very much for your post. It touched me... Locut0s Mar 2013 #15

Ever speak to a life Coach? jambo101 Mar 2013 #16