Out my Aderrall went. I gotta say it is much better in my case. There is a slight high I think. I can definitely not just concentrate and get things done.. I can multitask better! Maybe I'm nuts or something. :p

i was just put on wellbutrin aswell i understand what you mean. it isnt a high really it is a mood elevation. but the first day i took it i had a very weird feeling it is kind of hard to explain. it was like i was very shaky and i could literally feel my brain working, if you can understand what that means. i was trying to be upset but my brain wasnt letting me. it was a very weird feeling, i am taking it for depression and adhd

people really need to understand the differences between highs and feeling good, positive, normal like those that are happy day in and day out feel. Euphoria is something like a buzz not a improvement in mood. If your depressed one could see how people could see things that way I guess.

Wellbutrin has the side effect of euphoria listed, and from my studies this may last for the first few doses, until a tolerance is reached. The general mood benefit doesn't become pronounced until after a few weeks of chronic dosing, therefore what is likely being felt is an aspect of Euphoria due to the increase of dopamine. WB is just as effecious as Ritialn according to studies, so the organization and strength in planning is natural and why it is perscibed by itself, or in conjuction with AMP/Ritialn, for ADHD. It's overall impact is thought to be stronger then amoxitene as it impacts to ADD retelated NT's: Dopamine and NE. However, it is important not to want to reproduce the euphoria once the body adjusts (aka, chase it). Just like in Adderall these euphoric feelings will fade at therapeutic doses, and it is considered an undesirable side effect. But where if Adderall is slightly abused, one might feel crummy, with Wellbutrin, if abused - could lead to convulsions.

I was on Wellbutrin for awhile, and when I first started it it was horrible- I had these "brain shocks" that were scary. But my body adjusted. I had no euphoria and I don't think it even treated by depression. When Adderall was added, it became a nightmare of obsessive thoughts, hyperfocus, anxiety, etc. I had to stop the Wellbutrin and was much better immediately (switched to an SSRI). The combo for me was way too much dopamine, and sometimes it felt like I might turn into a schizophrenic or something. (Dopamine theory of schizophrenia - that too much dopamine causes it)

Again, I have not had euphoria on any of these. But I think it depends on the definition of euphoria. To me, that would be more than feeling good or a mood lift. I believe I felt it when I had Vicodin for pain from an injury- a floating, relaxed, cloud 9 feeling. Also when I had a morphine drip at the hospital. It was like instant bliss.

Like Hollywood I too think we should be careful in saying we get euphoric from our meds- especially to a doctor that's a "red alert" that we are becoming addicted or taking it recreationally. And I really think it's just a very big mood lift that can come from starting an antidepressant after being severely depressed for awhile. Some people, under this definition, would feel "euphoric" being able to finally get out of bed in the morning after debilitating depression that kept them in bed for days, for example.

wellbutrin is great, I just could never sleep on the stuff

Like everyone else said, the euphoria is a temporary side effect, not the end result of the drug. There may be debate about whether or not a person experiences euphoria or just a big lift in mood, but I was definitely euphoric the first day I was on it. I was extremely happy & amused, even got the giggles; I was super focused like you, I cleaned more of my house in one day than in the previous 6 months. Eventually I was ready to come down, I realized my reaction time was off & my behavior was some what impulsive... I shouldn't have been driving. The next day however I crashed really hard, I think I cried half the day. After that it evened out for a week & I was in a "good place."

I hate to be a buzz kill, but it's not going to last. It's not the intended effect & you can't stay that high up forever. I have learned to take any positive results of an antidepressant in the first week or two with a grain of salt. Enjoy the honeymoon period while it lasts, but keep your expectations realistic.

I suspect any psychoactive medicine will make itself noticeable first dose in the door... whether it is to fix or disrupt signals in the brain. I was talking about the euphoric feeling more like I feel it working. Thanks for the heads up. I got to cleaning the Kitchen spanking clean... rofl

Like Hollywood I too think we should be careful in saying we get euphoric from our meds- especially to a doctor that's a "red alert" that we are becoming addicted or taking it recreationally. And I really think it's just a very big mood lift that can come from starting an antidepressant after being severely depressed for awhile. Some people, under this definition, would feel "euphoric" being able to finally get out of bed in the morning after debilitating depression that kept them in bed for days, for example.

I've not read a better comment and i've read most of this forum. I'm not taking wellbutrin, taking adderall but you perfectly address the concerns of euphoria.

When you've been f***ing miserable for your whole life and every little thing felt like a massive chore, to suddenly be happy to do the little things is a surreal and empowering (euphoric) experience.

Like you said, it's not actually euphoria... it's just euphoria relative to your normally down state of mind.

Euphoria? Only time I get that is on drugs that USED to be street legal.

I've not read a better comment and i've read most of this forum. I'm not taking wellbutrin, taking adderall but you perfectly address the concerns of euphoria.

When you've been f***ing miserable for your whole life and every little thing felt like a massive chore, to suddenly be happy to do the little things is a surreal and empowering (euphoric) experience.

Like you said, it's not actually euphoria... it's just euphoria relative to your normally down state of mind.



Amen!

When you've been f***ing miserable for your whole life and every little thing felt like a massive chore, to suddenly be happy to do the little things is a surreal and empowering (euphoric) experience.

right on!


Well, my doctor took me off Wellbutrin because it started giving me weird side effects. I would find myself crying, sobbing like a baby at any sad little thing on TV. I'd never experienced anything like that so the Dr. took me off it right away. I am currently on Straterra, which I might say is like taking sugar pills or something. I am back to the mess I was before. been taking it for 4 weeks now and haven't noticed any improvements. I guess it's back to Adderral for me.