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EPISODE · Sep 6, 2026 · 17 MIN

I Tried Wellbutrin for ADHD at 40: Why I Had to Stop

from That's Scary with Meloney P. · host Meloney Walker

Link to products - https://amzn.to/46esPjQDid I suddenly develop ADHD after 40… or has my brain ALWAYS been like this?! 😩In this episode of **Yap Session with Meloney P**, I'm sharing my real experience taking **Wellbutrin (bupropion)** after struggling with focus, productivity, motivation, exhaustion, and feeling like I had 50-11 things happening in my brain at the same time.Like a lot of women over 40, I started wondering if I could have **adult ADHD**. I kept seeing women online talking about being diagnosed with ADHD later in life, and so much of what they were describing sounded like ME.Then I tried Wellbutrin.⚠️ **DISCLAIMER:** This video is about my personal experience only and is not medical advice. Everyone can respond differently to medications, including Wellbutrin/bupropion. Please speak with a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication or supplement.💬 **LET'S YAP:** Have you been diagnosed with ADHD later in life? Have you tried Wellbutrin? What was YOUR experience—the good, the bad, or somewhere in between? Tell me in the comments because I really want to hear from the women on this one!Yap session“Yap Session with Meloney P.” is a women-centered podcast that feels like a safe space to vent, laugh, heal, and have real conversations about life. The show focuses on topics women deal with every day — relationships, stress, overstimulation, self-worth, body image, dating, work-life balance, motherhood, friendships, sex, and figuring life out in your 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond. The vibe is honest, relatable, fun, conversational, and empowering — like late-night girl talk with your favorite homegirl, where nothing is too deep or too taboo to discuss. Men are welcome too, but the heart of the show is creating a comforting, authentic space for women to just “yap” freely without judgment.Make sure you drop a comment below and SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE PAGE!! Support the podcast If you have a situation that you want to be discussed on the podcast send me a message on IG or email me at: [email protected]! Make sure and leave a podcast review. It helps the show out TREMENDOUSLY! Links:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@yapsessionmp Instagram - https://www.youtube.com/@yapsessionmpTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsscary_podcastSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1PBikYYfJPC4iRBejIh7KW?uid=dc98469f245848b9aef4&uri=spotify%3Aepisode%3A2NBK5H8emQGeG0zkfNMPu1Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-scary-with-meloney-p/id1629360940NAMA - https://namacbd.therave.co/YKWTKSYVEQH6DC4O - $5 Dollars Off!!And don't forget to **SUBSCRIBE to Yap Session with Meloney P!** We're on the road to 1,000 subscribers, and every subscription, comment, like and share helps us get there. ❤️**CHAPTERS**00:00 Do I Have ADHD After 40?!00:55 Help Me Reach 1,000 Subscribers!01:17 Why I Thought Something Was Wrong02:14 Women Over 40 & ADHD03:02 How I Ended Up Trying Wellbutrin04:43 What TikTok Told Me About Wellbutrin05:22 At First… I LOVED It06:24 The Productivity & Energy Were REAL06:31 Then My Heart Started Racing08:56 The Side Effects Started Taking Over09:01 The Insomnia Kicked In09:29 The Jitters & Restlessness10:39 “Uppers & Downers?!” — I Had a Problem11:30 Why I Finally Said NO to Wellbutrin12:11 The Pros I Actually Liked12:23 What I'm Doing Instead13:16 Why I Stopped Taking Wellbutrin14:16 Why Are So Many Women Over 40 Struggling to Focus?14:41 You're NOT Lazy — Give Yourself Grace

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