Cymbalta 30mg and Wellbutrin xl?

I have been on cymbalta 30 mg the 60mg for a total of 8 weeks I am still having anxiety and depression and feel like I have no passion or feelings for anything. My Doctor switched me today to Cymbalta 30mg and Wellbutrin XL 150mg does anyone have any experience or any imput to this new cocktail. What do you think his goal is for me? God I hope it is for me to be again. I am so tired of trying to figure out who this person is inside my head and my body. I am a very active person who now sits on the sofa like a coach potatoe. Any infor would be greatly appreciated Barb

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missy25 Jan 2010

in my years of trying to find a good depression med i've tried alot wellburtrin and the xl only made me feel the way you do. i did try cymbalta but a higher dose it worked for a while but the only drug that really made me feel like human is paxil but i quit taking it too because of the sexual side affects. i take pristiq now and like it pretty well, it works out with my other meds nicely. not much info or help but it lets you know i'm thinking of you .

thanks so much for your input. Tomorrow I will start Cymbalta 30mg and Wellbutrin xl 150mg say a prayer all I want is to be me again. *I am not real fond of this person who is living in my head. Thanks Barb

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kimmie15 Jan 2010

I AM JUST SAYING, WHO CARES ABOUT SEX WHEN U ARE FEELING LIKE POO. WOULN'T IT BE NICE TO FEEL GREAT AND WANT TO HAVE SEX. I PERSONALLY LOVED IT. I AM ALSO 55YRS OLD NOW AND WOULD GIVE ANYTHING FOR MY HUSBAND TO FIND ME SEXUALLY ATTRACTIVE. AND THE WANT IS THERE... I NEED TO BE ON WELLBUTRIN TOO... KIMMIE

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lindao11225 Jan 2010

I never was on cymbalta, but I can tell you that wellbutrin won't help with anxiety. It helped my depression but the side effects can cause agitation and that stinks, esp. if you have a lot to begin with! I am curious though if the two together will help you, everyone is different. I am weaning myself off Wellbutrin and hope to find something that works for depression and anxiety. Good luck and let me know how your doing!

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missy25 Jan 2010

i know alot of the time we feel like poo but sometimes we want to feel our husbands or wifes touch my husband doesn't feel me attractive anymore because my illness turns him off and in turn that puts me under alot more stress and makes my depression worse. i guess i shouldn't complain we still talk and go places when i can i have good insurance and food & a roof over my head.