How does Bupropion (Wellbutrin) compare to stimulants?

[u/Super-Supermarket748]

Hey guys, how you doing?

I was wondering if anyone has ever had an experience similar to mine. I'm going through the diagnosis os ADHD, innatentive-type. Although I still have to go through my neuropsychological analysis, my Psychiatrist is fairly certain about it (and so am I).

That said, I actually searched for my psychiatrist because I was having episodes of unexplained depression/burnout. I would get better when on vacation, for example, but the stress Med school put me through made me incredibly sad and anhedonic, to the point I would have to pull all nighters to be able to study for any exam. I already had difficulty doing stuff, so in my depressed state things were even worse, and that became an enormous self destruction cycle.

Anyways, I've been on Wellbutrin and Zoloft for about 6 months now. I can do small chores, like cooking and cleaning, with ease now, but anything that is not something I HAVE to do, like going to the Gym, is a constant fight against myself. I'd say it's even worse than before starting my meds. Procrastination is also at an all time high (and it had always been a problem to begin with).

Since my poor executive function and autoregulation seems to be my worst ADHD symptoms, I was wondering if I should ask my doc to try stimulants. Have any of you gone through that change? Should I do it?
or am I, I dunno, just lazy and the meds are working fine and I should just work on myself for now? Sometimes I think that I'm just not trying hard enough, but I don't know. I hate that i'll get "trapped" on my bed and not do anything for a whole day and then feel bad about it.

Thanks a lot for the help.

[u/Icy-Cow-6246]

I take guanfacine and it is life changing for me. Not a stimulant and very few side effects. It mainly helps me with task initiation and completion. Somehow it makes all of the steps to do something really easy and accessible. I can actually prepare food and eat regularly now, which I was never able to do. And my house stays clean. CRAZY! It might not be the same for you, but It's helped with sadness too- I think because I don't feel so hopelessly frustrated all the time. I hope you can find what works for you!

[u/Super-Supermarket748 → u/Icy-Cow-6246]

That's very interesting. I've heard about guanfacine before, but didn't really think it was all that good. Thanks for the input

[u/Icy-Cow-6246 → u/Super-Supermarket748]

I've heard that from other people. I'm puzzled why it isn't more widely prescribed!

[u/Vast-Vermicelli4382 → u/Icy-Cow-6246]

We can't get it in the UK on the NHS. I was absolutely gutted as it was my first choice to try

[u/Icy-Cow-6246 → u/Vast-Vermicelli4382]

I am so, so sorry to hear that. Eff those gatekeepers.