ADD anxiety and depression?

I'm taking 300mg of Wellbutrin and 20mg of Celexa. When I first started with the Wellbutrin, my mind cleared, I was able to stay focussed, quit smoking and started coming up out of the pit of despair. The Celexa was added cuz I didn't feel I was the "normal me" yet. Now, my head seems foggy, I'm not as focussed, feel irritable more often, have no sex drive but also have no depression. I'm going to get off the Celexa. Any ideas from those with similar experiences with Celexa or SRI's?

Answer:
I've never stayed on any SRI's for more than a month or two, after weighing out the pros and cons of the effects these meds had on me...my personality mainly.. I just decided to play Dr. and take myself off of them... I've had a mess of a time with the ADD/depression issue. ADD can of course include symptoms of depression, especially when you add stimulant medications. Goodness it's just been very hard to make a clear determination. and when taking meds. it makes it even more difficult. Not sure how long you've been on these meds. have you thought about maybe talking to your dr. about tapering off the meds. and eventually quitting alltogether? Maybe that's not an option you even want to consider, but think about it. you know what it's like to feel like the "normal you" ... if the meds you're on aren't allowing you to get to that place. if the Wellbutrin worked at one point but is now not suitably effective. it kinda leaves you with the options of either experimenting and/or increasing meds (that's no fun) or maybe stepping out on a limb and trying it on your own. wouldnt it be nice to be yourself again. I may have not answered your question, I tried, and in no way am I saying you shouldn't take meds or don't need them. I just think ...and in my own experience have found that many times we have far more inside of us...and can do far more than we actually realize. Good luck... I know it's very frusterating.
Hi:

Yes, I have had the same problem. I have Bipolar, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, and more.

I am on a bit of meds and besides anti depressants, I also take Adderal for my ADHD. It works wonders for me and I have been taking it for years.

Be safe and be well

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