I have been taking the generic form of Wellbutrin (social anxi...

I had the exact same side effects. I am now weaning off the wellbutrin and I am taking Concerta. Concerta is GREAT. Highly recommend it for ADD.

Wow. Thank you, Felix...you were able to write the thoughts that have been in my mind, but couldn't really articulate. Which in itself I think is a side effect - the confusion when trying to express myself, often it's as if I'm forgetting what I have to say, even as I'm talking. My thoughts are there but they're a blur, some vague, abstract mass that I can't sort. I've felt truly inept at work during meetings where I'm expected to be on my toes. There have been moments (too many) where I've had to ask for a second to collect my thoughts, only to find complete blankness OR too much of a jumble. And I am sick of trying to organize it all, I feel maybe I've given up - and attribute it to simply being "tired" - and I've been alarmingly okay with accepting the confusion by avoiding it, if that makes any sense. The shortness of breath, I'm with ya. Sometimes I notice that I'm not breathing in as deeply as I should, so I try to breath "normally" and end up freaking myself out. I'm in my early 20s, this shouldn't be happening to me. The only thing that hasn't happened is the hair loss (crossing my fingers). The craving other drugs thing you brought up, I think I can totally relate to it, and I can't explain it either. It's certainly hard to tell this to someone while assuring them that I'm not an addict. It's so strange and relieving that you mentioned it, it's so specific.

This is my second time on Wellbutrin, I've been on it cumulatively for around 18 months. The first time, I was sensing that abstract lack of feeling/emotion about life and told my psychiatrist. I wish this post had been around then so I could've expressed myself more clearly to him. He took it as, "the Wellbutrin isn't working anymore." I was put on Cymbalta. Saying that it was a horrible experience seems like a compliment. I wanted to try not being any medication, which was okay until my depression came back at full speed earlier this year. I went back on Wellbutrin. Yes, it was great at first. Like a refreshing visit from an old friend. We had some wonderful catching-up for the first few weeks, maybe even a month. And then, somewhere along the way, I've settled into the same exact hole that I was in a year ago. I have an appointment with my psychiatrist this month, and I'm going to bring up the exact points that you brought up. I'm wary of other drugs, since I now seem to have anxiety. I was warned that Wellbutrin isn't for those with anxiety, and now it seems like I've developed it. I don't know if it's from the drug or from my life. Either way, I feel kind of trapped about where to go from here. Being off of meds and staying depressed doesn't seem like a great option either.

My son is on day 9 of generic Wellbutrin SR, 100mg and is describing the same thing as both of you.
I know it hasn't even been a week yet but he has felt dizzy the entire 9 days. After 3 or 4 days he said he did feel like he had more energy but stil felt dizzy and didn't see any change in mood. Now he is beginning to feel even worse, blah and just not feeling good. Yesterday he went to ask someone a question and couldn't talk. He said he was stuttering and couldn't get out what he was going to say. He is also complaining of feeling more lethargic and seems less focused to me. It is so strange because I thought Wellbutrin was supposed to help with these things, not cause them. You mentioned that Wellbutrin isn't for those with anxiety. My Son does suffer from some anxiety so maybe that is the problem? I have been encouraging him to stay on it for a little longer, hoping that the side effects will go away. Maybe the name brand would be a better choice or maybe we should just stop all together?
Thanks for your post.