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bupropion (wellbutrin) isn't an ssri, but it also isn't a benzo derivative. While you should trust your doctor (and see a PSYCHIATRIST, not your family doctor), for short-term control of symptoms (for instance attacks that send you to the hospital), benzos are an excellent first line of defense. I know all about the losing weight and dizzy. Add constant nasuea and inability to get more than 5 or 6 hours sleep and you've got a real fun existence. I'm suprised you don't have a benzo (klonopin or xanax) to go along with the wellbutrin.
And as others have said, the meds are a stop gap (although some times longer term) to get you stabilized. You *have* to work with a therapist to get at the root issues. There is something to be said about chemical imbalances, but imho that mostly makes you more susceptible to attacks...it is the underlying psychological dynamics that do the pushing.
That being said I'm not having a good 1.5 weeks, so at least you're not the only one...
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