Tweety,
The Wellbutrin is an anti-depressant. One of the worst symptoms of quitting is depression. This is caused by a lack of dopamine in our brains after we quit smoking. For more on this, read Shevie's "Rewards, nicotine and the brain" post in the general forum. I will see if I can bump it for you.
Basically, Wellbutrin doesn't target all withdrawal symptoms... it mainly just helps with the depression and the other withdrawal symptoms that come because of depression. In time, our brains start to make dopamine again on their own. The Wellbutrin helps the dopamine production in the meantime, but barring any other medical reason why your body wouldn't start producing dopamine on its own, your body should start making its own and not rely on the Wellbutrin as much. Rewards are also great ways to produce dopamine and that reduces the effects of depression and also some withdrawal symptoms. So, reward yourself often! Rewards don't have to be expensive, but they SHOULD be things that you really like and enjoy. Again, Shevie's post talks all about this... I will find it for you and bump it.
Talk to your doctor if you're scared or nervous. In the meantime, just work on being a successful ex-smoker. I'm sure you'll do just fine!
Crave the Quit!
Pam
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/28/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 291
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,291
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1201.83
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 21 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 58 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19
