Hi, I'm Dalton

May 5, 2026

I've been on Lexapro for 2 years, from 5-10-20mg. I am down from 20 to 10 currently and holding steady. The Wellbutrin and Buspar are a different beast. I've had terrible side effects from Wellbutrin, it's like every emotion I have is turned up to 1000. Way too stimulating. I've taken it for a month and at my clinicians suggestion I'm stopping the 150mg and tapering traditionally. All of these changes have come about within the last couple of months, and I am absolutely and unequivocally burned out. My mind is never quiet anymore. In fact, it's worse than before I started any of these medications by 100 miles. I love the idea of being able to interact with like-minded people who are dealing with something similar, and this sounds like the perfect place to me!

Lexapro — 10mg — ~2 years — actively tapering | Wellbutrin — 150mg XL — 1 month — actively tapering | BuSpar — 15mg/Day — 1 month — actively tapering | with clinician

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BasedStaffMay 5

Community AnchorEffexor

Hey Dalton! Thanks for joining us. Youre right, having a place to interact with likeminded people is paramount. Take your time with the cuts and one at a time. Youll reach your goal in due time! What you said about feeling worse on the medications than off it, i totally understand. Many people feel the same way. Theres nothing we can do unfortunately other than taper and spread the good word. Please look to the My Taper tab on the left where you can fill out check ins and track your mood vs drug over time. Keep us updated on your progress!

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CatinaMay 5

Community AnchorEffexor

"I've had terrible side effects from Wellbutrin, it's like every emotion I have is turned up to 1000. Way too stimulating." — @Dalton

Hi Dalton...welcome! So glad to have you here. I had similar effects from Wellbutrin when I was on it. It was entirely too stimulating. Antidepresssants in general can be activating. I'm sorry you're having such a hard time. When dealing with multiple drugs, it's best to taper only one at a time. 👍 We're happy to have you here and look forward to supporting you through your tapers! Catina 🩷

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.28 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 25 mcg

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Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

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