Does depression meds make you angry?

I am angry from two days its been 3 days taking the meds called bupron.

I get angry but there is valid reason but i dont know is the situation makes me get angry or the meds.

Recent one right now is i spent 3k on the bills and on health of mine and i give my entire sal to my dad.

When my relatives came i had to buy something for them and i ask my dad for money in front of them i feel so small even after working they think i am asking for money :sob:

I had emergency 3k which got spent and was asking my dad since a week.

Ps i give money to my dad as i have no control on expenses.

Is this due to meds ? Getting anger ?

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bupropion is much different than most antidepressants that affect serotonin (ssris) because it mainly effects dopamine and norepinephrine. ive heard people compare it to like the cocaine of antidepressants, thats an exaggeration tho but i had a friend who got angry from bupropion also

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I can see a valid reason for your frustration. My gma keeps my money locked up in the safe, I too have to ask her in front of people if I need some out. I feel embarrassed.

I did have one depression med that made me angry once to well snappy at people. It also made me yell in my sleep.

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Thanks @cigarino thats is a good insight i keep an eye on my anger from now on

Thanks @Turtle44 the sad thing is when i get angry they get angry too .

Its like i have no rights to get angry.
My mother was even more angry.
She gave me the stare which i hate.
In that one stare i get to know i disrespected my dad front of my relatives :pensive:

Oh yes my mother has a mean looking face all the time and when she’s mad oh that stare is frightening. I can’t stand to look at her when she’s like that.

Just try not to let them get to you. I know easier said than done.

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If you are taking an AD, getting angry and snappy, and spending a lot of money, that means you’re in all likelihood an irritable/angry manic and you need to speak with your pdoc. You’re probably not sleeping very well either.

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Yes i sleep only for 4 to 5 hours. I dont fall a sleep.

I do night shift.
6 to 3 AM

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I was right. You need to speak to a crisis counselor asap.

Mods please. @Bowens

What happened? Why mods ? Who is a crisis counselor?

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I’m not saying that there’s any crisis. I just think you should either speak to a professional now or wait until a clinic opens and you can call your pdoc. @Dr.A_B_C

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Ok i felt like something happened which i dont realise

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Did you see my ammended post above?

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Looks like side efect of med is anger. Probably insulin and cortizol hormones are afected and those keep you awake. Due to lack o sleep, hormones are more offset and cortizol rises even higher. When that happend, you feel anger, and you most likely would be triggered by something that would validate it. You"ve heard that ā€œeverything is inside youā€. Yes, all chemistry is inside you. Feelings eguals chemistry. But is very hard to fight chemicals with emotions.
You had good reason to be angry, but if hormone were in balance you could just smile and move on.
Ps: the fact you realised and post it on the forum, seems you are aware of yourself and keep yourself in control. That’s very good.

Ps: aswaganda helps with cortizol level, but I doubt will be more powerfull than chemicals of pills

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no ! i think it s because of buspar.busparidone made me irritable too.but as far as i remember it was temporary

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I have been on a tricyclic antidepressant for over 20 years

I kind of think as it brings me out of depression I’m dealing with anger instead of depression

When I was depressed all I wanted was sleep in life

When I’m out of depression I am a little angry because I want a little more out of life

I prefer dealing with anger rather than depression as long as I can keep it positive

I got this from google on aspects of anger

Anger Can Lead to Self-Improvement

Anger can make you a better person and can be a force of positive change. It provides insight into our faults and shortcomings. If looked at constructively, this can lead to positive outcomes. Just like motivation, it can lead to self-change

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Thanks @Dude1 I feel the same.

@anon58091841 yes it must be temporary beacuse my other med also gave out side effects then it got adjusted.

@Davincii you are on the point ashwagandha is what my friend also suggested. Now she is also given Aripriprazole meds :pensive: hope she does not get sz.

@SkinnyMe yes i read your edit. Doc said only to buy 10 days meds when he prescribed it. I will wait for 10 days.

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I have been taking that for some time now. It removes my suicidal urges and gives me a mild energy boost. It has never made me angry.

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Yes i was in place of self harm i did tell it to my doc,
And i am thinking more now.

Yes antidepressants can make even non bipolar people moody, irritable and angry.
This is especially true for Wellbutrin

Contact your doctor immediately

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