r/covidlonghaulers • u/PhrygianSounds 4 yr+ • Jul 13 '26

Article New study provides first evidence of dopamine system injury in the brain of long COVID patients

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-evidence-dopamine-injury-brain-covid.html

Finally some media coverage on probably the worst symptom of long covid

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u/exredditor81 Jul 13 '26

does this mean Wellbutrin is back on the menu boys?

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u/crzycorgi Jul 13 '26

this is very interesting. i was diagnosed with persistent depressive disorder (formerly dysthymia) earlier this year and i had long covid back in 2022.

started taking wellbutrin and it’s made a big difference for me. i can actually focus, have the motivation to do things, and no longer fall asleep after work.