Posted by Sonya on November 10, 2005, at 7:05:49
In reply to Re: Eating issues and OCD, posted by Emily Elizabeth on November 9, 2005, at 23:37:46
Actually, I asked my pdoc to put me on Wellbutrin because I needed an AD and had never tried that type before. He warned me up front it's not good for anxiety. I also wanted it because I read on the internet that in some cases it may cause weight loss (even though pdoc won't admit to that - he says it's weight-neutral). I'm very glad I lost all that weight, but the increased obsessiveness is upsetting. I guess it's a trade off I'm willing to live with for now. The Wellbutrin also has been very effective at keeping depression at bay.
I see pdoc in 2 weeks and will (hesitantly) tell him what's going on. I just don't want him to take my Wellbutrin away. I also take Depakote because I'm bipolar II.
Thanks EE for the concern and feedback.
> Racer had such a good answer, so I don't have much to add other than this: I was really surprised to read that your pdoc has you on Welbutrin. It is an unusual choice for someone with anxiety problems, like OCD, and typically not recommended for people w/ eating probs (although I know that there are some exceptions to that rule). Does your pdoc know your entire history? Was there a specific reason that s/he chose WB? Was there a reason that s/he thinks that the WB is not contributing to your current probs?
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> I hate to think that something you are taking to help you is making you worse. Is there any plan to adjust meds any time soon? Hang in there and take care of yourself.
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> Best,
> EE
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