Wellbutrin+Ritalin Combination for Depression?
Question by Angie A: Wellbutrin+ritalin combination for depression?
I do not feel sad or depressed but still suffering from lingering depression symptoms of an inability to concentrate, emotional apathy and poor memory after not taking any antidepressants or anti-anxiety medication in about 5 weeks. I am considering asking my doctor to put me on Wellbutrin again but wondering if Ritalin would be a good drug to add to counter the extreme fatigue and inability to concentrate I experienced while on Wellbutrin. Can these two drugs be taken together?
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Answer by PeggyLuXXX [Hell 1 : Heaven 0] ?
Hi there,
Personally, I found that with my Depression, only Anti Depressants helped. You may find you go through several until you find ‘The One’.
Things one can do to help with Depression…
Other things you could do are simple things like making sure you get plenty of sleep. A nice cup of hot cocoa made with milk can naturally make you tired. Drink plenty of water throughout the day and if you are like me and don’t like water, drink flavoured water. Develop a positive attitude. Look at yourself in the mirror and repeat to yourself “I am a good person”, “I can beat my Depression”, “It doesn’t own me”. Make sure you look good every time you go out. For example, wear make-up (FeMale) or style your hair (Male). Anything to show you’ve made an effort. Have a shower first thing in the morning to liven yourself up. Try using Original Source Mint & Tea Tree shower gel. It feels icy and zingy all over your body and certainly makes you have a spring in your step. The perfect wake-up call for when you’re feeling tired and sluggish in the morning. Great if you’re not particularly a morning person. Get plenty of hugs. Hugs make you feel good. It shows love. Giving and receiving. Do something for somebody… Even if it is giving your change to charity. You know like if you have £5.24.. Give the 24p to the charity box. Think about seeing a Chiropractor. Your back may be out of line and you don’t even know it. It does wonders for your posture and lifts your mood immensely.
Listed below is a list of types of Depression and the general symptoms of Depression. To be diagnosed you need 3 or more of the ones listed. See if you relate to any of them. If so, make a list and then take it to show your Doctor. He/She may be able to recommend other Therapies/Medications to you.
There are many types of Depression such as…
Major Depression (Uni-Polar Depression).
Manic Depression (Bi-Polar Depression).
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia).
Atypical Depression.
Postpartum Depression.
Seasonal Depression (S.A.D).
Psychotic Depression.
But general symptoms of Depression are..
Fatigue or loss of energy almost every day.
Feelings of worthlessness or guilt almost every day.
Impaired concentration, indecisiveness.
Insomnia or Hypersomnia (excessive sleeping) almost every day.
Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in almost all activities nearly every day (called anhedonia, this symptom can be indicated by reports from significant others).
Psychomotor agitation or retardation (restlessness or being slowed down).
Recurring thoughts of death or suicide (not just fearing death).
Significant weight loss or gain (a change of more than 5% of body weight in a month).
Take care.
Lin. xXx