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Wellbutrin veteran here- years. After I developed a chronic illness (heart) and was put on, well I'd guess you'd call them life-saving medication, that restricts my blood (fluid) volume and amount of blood being pumped by my heart to my body, my life-long depression came back and brought anxiety with it.
Previously, I'd managed the depression well (not clinically depressed). Anxiety was gettting the better of me. After the heart thing, and all the medications I'm taking for it, my anxiety took a massive leap. The quality of my life has improved greatly since being on the Wellbutrin/ Klonopin combination. BUT, I tried about 4 other meds/med combos first , that _didn't_ work well for me, and mine is not an uncommon experience.
Whether a person does short term meds. & talk therapy, just the meds or just therapy, or manages their mental health issues on their own, change takes time. Sometimes trying different things (diff therapist, meds.) can encourage this change.
I feel a kinship to anyone who struggles with depression or other mental health issues. They can be a real bitch.
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