I am getting ready to have Wellbutrin added to 20mg of Lexapro after complaing to my doctor?

I would like to know what a panic attack feels like. Is there a way that you can describe it to me?

OK kberg, If memory serves, I shall try to describe a panic attack; one feels frightened for no reason, adrenaline kicks in and heart starts pounding faster, perspiring goes along with this, and if I recall, my thoughts were just too fast, and my thinking just not clear, 'twas horrible and I wouldn't wish anxiety attacks on my worst enemy! Hope that did it for your query.
Hope you are feeling great! sweetlemon

Well, I think I may have felt like that one time in my life while driving. I all of a sudden could not find my location and became very flustered. I sort of felt like I was going crazy! I had to pull over for about 10 min. to collect my thoughts. It was not a good feeling at all!

My experiance with panic attacks. I also lost all concentration, had no idea where I was when I pulled over (in my home town of 39 years). I was completely lost, frustrated and racing thoughts got me worked up into huge aggression. After throwing sever items, thankfully no bodily damage to anyone, I was taken the the mental hospital. Panic attacks can be very dangerous. When your heart pounds wildly and your thoughts are confusing and uncontrollable seek help ASAP. Sometimes even a stranger may take the time to sit with you and just breathe to regain control. Talk to your Dr. please and don't play around with this. I wish you success.

Thanks so much for the information!

I am not going to be placed on Wellbutrin until next month. I was just pulled off of Adderall and replaced that with Vyvance. The doctor did not want to try two new different drugs at one time. Only problem with Vyvance is sleeping at night. I am having to take small dose of serotonin to to sleep through the night because I have been having trouble getting to sleep and tossing and turning most of the night. Other than that, it works wonders for my low energy level and helping to keep me focused during the day. I am concerned with sleeping problems once they put me on Wellbutrin next month though.

The wellbutrin took about 2 weeks before I started to feel better and stop crying. I know exactly how you feel about waiting. This disease would be so much easier if we could have that quick fix. Stay in contact with as many people as you can. Some may be helpful and others may have so many more troubles you can maybe feel less of your own. I have been taking adderall also but dont like the side effects of shaking. Does that other medicine your Dr put you on in place of adderall work as well without the tremor like shaking?

The timed release capsule of adderall that I was taking
did make me jittery. I did not like the way it made me feel!
The Vyvance does not make me jittery at all. It does last approx. 14 hours and is keeping me up at night. Am meeting with doc this week to lower dosage from 60 to 50 mg before switching to Wellbutrin.

14 hours so it must be taken early in morning. The first 4-5 days
or so gave me slight upset stomach after eating but not at all that
bad. I am having trouble skewing at night and may ask doctor to lower
dosage from 60mg to 50mg before switching to wellbutrin.

I have been taking generic Lexapro for a long time, 20 mg each morning. Today I started also taking generic Welbutrin, 300 mg,both after breakfast. I hope it helps. I have been depressed all my life but the recent few months have been awful. I feel a bit speedy, but hopefully that will go away.

fallqueen, I agree with you. I like your answer very much. Our friend does need sleep and relief from depression that seems to be genetic.
The mind/body/spirit approach is all inclusive.

fall queen, I couldn't agree more. Everything in moderation. I also believe depression, mental illness, suicide,etc tends to run in families. I'm happy to hear you also pray for God to calm your storm, He gave us the will to be strong and overcome adversity, blessed the hands and minds of good doctors and chemist's, so we too can live productive lives.

Thanks to all of you who believe that prayer is powerful. I am not one to only rely on medication for the way that I feel. I can't explain any reason for feeling the way I do! I am a very spiritual person and I do speak to God on a daily basis. I am learning slowing how to calm my storms minute by minute by allowing God to help calm my storms. It is a process, and I do take steps backward and forward each day. I do not want any of you to think that I am looking for a quick fix. I have been on anti-depressants since I was 31 years old after being forced into having a complete hysterectomy. I have not been the same person since then. I ask myself on a daily basis, Where did my old self go? I wish that I could get her back. I've had many medical problems occur since I was young-hmmmm... maybe this is the reason I have lost myself. Anyway, I look on a daily basis to find a balance to get me through each day by just being happy with myself~

kberg, your last post touched me deeply. I know what it is like to wonder where the ME went! I lost myself after taking prescription pain meds.
Depression runs in my family, as well. I believe doctors are on this earth for a reason, St. Luke was a physician. I don't bible thump, but I do believe in god. I promise you, it was divine intervention when I decided to flush my pain meds! xo to you, sweetlemon

GOD LOVES EVERYONE BECAUSE WE EACH ARE HIS KIDS. bUT GOD WILL ANSWER YOUR PRAYERS IN HIS TIME NOT OURS... jUST KEEP PRAYING AND ONE DAY WHEN HE IS READY THINGS WILL BE BETTER.