u/curecarebear

I love this dudes videos. Most recent one it’s fascinating learning about the history of these drugs.

I’ve been an MA almost 3 years now. I would love to go back to school for medical laboratory science. Thinking becoming an MLT first. However, so many coworkers and patients have told me I should become a nurse. Patients love me, I pick up new skills quickly, always thinkings outside the box and say things to my providers that are insightful/ helpful that helps patient care. I know I would be an amazing nurse but hearing from my nurse friends it sounds horrible. My nurse friends have told me so much about the abuse they endure on a regular basis. I don’t know anyone who actually works in the field I want to go into. Seems it is harder to get a job as a MLT but idk. The pay wouldn’t be as good. But the mental and physical toll nursing does on your body idk if I’d be up for it.

Started escitalopram 10mg Jan 14th.
Added bupropion 75mg March 24th. (Little round orange pill)
Decided to slowly taper off escitalopram and had increase to 100mg bupropion April 21st. (Little round pink pill)
I tapered it super slow. Even for an extra week still did the 5mg every other day. It’s been a week now just on 100mg bupropion.
I feel so wonky in the afternoon. I have energy in the morning and feel good. Then in afternoon weird head feelings. I guess brain zaps? Idk how to explain it. I’m fatigued but my head feels so bizarre off and on. Like my eyes are shaking in my head. And almost like I’m dizzy or falling but it just comes and goes so much. Headaches, head buzzing sensation. Makes me too tired to finish all I want to do.

My next appointment is 5/27. Debating if I just want to get off of everything or maybe need a dose increase. Just worried it’ll make it harder to fall asleep. Idk I’m moving to a new big city in the beginning of June so I’m just tired of all the changes.

For context I’m currently 27, F, 292lbs, 5’7. The escitalopram had me lose all my weight loss progress, got down to 270lbs before starting :( my partner thinks I should get back on taking both at the same time but idk I had a bunch of other side effects.
I’m hoping the move helps get out of this depression rut.

I have plans for continued lifestyle change after moving. Where we are going is much more walkable, healthier options, I’m gonna be living so much closer to my job and super close to this beautiful roller rink that has adult night hours 2 times a week. I love roller skating. Severe depression had a long pause but things are going to get better I know it.

I’m obese at 292lbs 27yr old F 5’8. Before starting lexapro in Jan 2026 I got down to 270lbs. I quickly gained it back after starting it. I struggle so much with food noise and never feeling full. I added on Wellbutrin 75mg March 24th. It helped a bit but still haven’t lost weight. After month f/u I wanted to get off lexapro and just be on Wellbutrin.

So I’ve been on 100mg Wellbutrin and slowly tapered Lex. I could’ve completely stopped by now but I’m still taking 5mg every other day. I’ve been emotional and depressed again. Thankfully I haven’t gained weight and food noise isn’t there anymore. I’m still so tired and it’s hard doing the things I want to do.

My bf thinks I should go back to taking both but I just really want to actually lose weight this year. Idk maybe my brain is still adjusting to the med change and needs more time. Maybe I need a higher dose of Wellbutrin? Idk.

I had a counselling session yesterday and cried basically the whole appointment. Ah I feel so defeated.

I want to make video content but hate how I look and it’s insane how fat-phobic the internet is.

I’m obese at 292lbs 27yr old F 5’8. Before starting lexapro in Jan 2026 I got down to 270lbs. I quickly gained it back after starting it. I struggle so much with food noise and never feeling full. I added on Wellbutrin 75mg March 24th. It helped a bit but still haven’t lost weight. After month f/u I wanted to get off lexapro and just be on Wellbutrin.

So I’ve been on 100mg Wellbutrin and slowly tapered Lex. I could’ve completely stopped by now but I’m still taking 5mg every other day. I’ve been emotional and depressed again. Thankfully I haven’t gained weight and food noise isn’t there anymore. I’m still so tired and it’s hard doing the things I want to do.

My bf thinks I should go back to taking both but I just really want to actually lose weight this year. Idk maybe my brain is still adjusting to the med change and needs more time. Or maybe need a higher dose of Wellbutrin. Idk.

How the heck does anyone of lexapro lose weight?

I had a counselling session yesterday and cried basically the whole appointment. Ah I feel so defeated.

I want to make video content but hate how I look and it’s insane how fat-phobic the internet is.