Posted by Dinah on March 3, 2002, at 14:38:09
In reply to I love wellbutrin rage!!, posted by ambrosialdelight on March 3, 2002, at 6:56:08
> After about three weeks of taking wellbutrin, I became irritable. This lasted two going on three weeks. I was so bad tempered, people trembled (and I am not in a high level position). I thoroughly enjoyed my period of rage, rather perversely I have to admit. During this time, I did not "take shit from morons", this was somewhat different because in the past I had always been in a "pleasing people" mode. Now the rage has subsided, I find that I am still impatient with "lazy-brain" people, but now I guide them instead of doing everything for them, (or biting their heads off as I did during the rage). I find that this makes me respect them more and creates a positive feedback loop. I don't suffer fools anymore, but I still get reports that I am "nice" just as I did before the rage period. I think my current calmer "leave idiocy at the door" attitute is more an effect of therapy rather than a side effect. I loved the rage, it was very good for me. Afterwards I felt very empowered career-wise. Now the rage is over, I am quite happy, people around me are more comfortable, and I work to make them so. However, I occasionally remind some that this kitten's claws are not trimmed.
I am so glad that Wellbutrin has brought so much pleasure to you. In fact when I read your post, I was troubled that my own acquaintance consists mostly of quick witted people, so that I can not find more opportunities to guide them. But perhaps I am too charitable in attributing reasons for people's behaviors. I wouldn't worry about the occasional reminder that a kitten has claws. Those who play with kittens are usually aware of the risk of being scratched and choose to take that chance. Of course, occasionally "lazy brained" people are foolish enough to forget to wear their gloves when playing with scratch prone kittens and get hurt.
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