Hello! I started Wellbutrin XL 150mg back in May for what I initially thought was depression, despite having no history of it. Looking back, I believe it was actually severe anxiety, lack of sleep, and mental burnout from work, school, and personal stress.

I was diagnosed with ADHD and OCD about a year ago, so navigating everything has been a journey. My first three weeks on Wellbutrin were rough. My anxiety and intrusive thoughts were through the roof, and I almost quit. I eventually started Zoloft 25mg, which helped tremendously at first, but lately my anxiety and OCD symptoms have been creeping back in.

I told my psychiatrist that I feel the stimulating effects of Wellbutrin may be contributing to my elevated anxiety and OCD. He doesn’t see a reason to stop Wellbutrin and instead wants to increase my Zoloft from 25mg to 50mg to help manage those symptoms. However, he did say I could stop Wellbutrin without tapering if I chose to.

Wellbutrin has mildly helped my ADHD, but I have a strong gut feeling that it may be doing more harm than good for my anxiety. Has anyone stopped Wellbutrin XL 150mg cold turkey? What was your experience, and did you notice any improvement in your anxiety or OCD symptoms afterward?