proudbird
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The medicines that are helping with the anxiety are the anti-depressants I'm on. I started with Lexapro and saw very little to no change. I was still VERY anxious and still crying ALL the time (over stupid stuff, like my socks not matching). I went back to the doctor and while having an anxiety attack and crying hysterically told him that it wasn't working... he put me on Welbutrin  Three days later, I was driving home from one of my classes and this sense rushed over me. I felt "normal." I don't know what that means, but it was so great. Previous to this, I was having a hard time because I didn't remember what it was like to be happy. I can smile for real now. In addition, the anxiety attacks have lessened. Like I said, I still have bad days. As far as anxiety goes, it is either when I am surrounded by tons of people or by myself (ie right before I go to sleep--so I take Benadryl to sleep). Because of this, I don't go "out" much, but do things like go to the park, go shopping, etc. Overcrowded stores are terrible for me though. I break out in a sweat and get nauseous. As far as side effects- Welbutrin WILL make you tired, but I take it before bed, so that is good for me since I have trouble sleeping anyway. I'm trying to get prescribed Diazapam (my dad and grandma take it when they are having anxiety attacks), but because my primary care is the University right now, I have many loops to jump through. Sorry for the length, but I hope that helps. I convinced one of my friends suffering from Depression to get on Welbutrin (was suicidal and previously on Lexapro), and he is SO much better now. I think it is a miracle drug! Added bonus- I don't smoke but he did- Welbutrin is the same as Ziban (I think that's it), and many people are able to quit smoking when they're on it. Kelly
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