Posted by Janice on February 2, 2000, at 20:53:36
In reply to ADD, DEPRESS., DEXIDRINE/ ADS-COMMENTS PLEASE!!, posted by RG on February 1, 2000, at 18:56:47
> I'LL TRY TO BE CONCISE AND BRIEF.
don't worry about being concise RG
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> 1. I'VE TRIED MANY AD'S IN THE PAST 2.2 YEARS: PROZAC, ZOLOFT, EFFEXOR, WELLBUTRIN, SERZONE-(HIVES)-ALL WITH PARTIAL RESPONSE-(NOTHING WITH WELLB. OR SERZONE)Same stupid experience. Tried ADs and many combinations of ADs for 5 years...and the depression never went away.
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> 2. FINALLY LOOKED INTO THE ADD THEORY SINCE I SCORE SO HIGH, INCLUDING CHILDHOOD MISBEHAVIORS AND CURRENT PROBLEMS.
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Finally, I heard some acquantainces talking about me, or so I thought. They were saying things about me I had never told anyone, like 'she can't go grocery shopping or follow simple recipes...she is so highly strung...'But they weren't talking about me, but about someone with ADHD. I went to the library the next day to read about it, and off to the psychiatrists the day after.
> DEXIDRINE MADE A DRASTIC DIFFERENCE. I WANTED TO DO THINGS, ETC. BIG MIRACLE. I TESTED THE REG. RELEASE (JUST 5-7 MGS IN TWO DOSES FOR 6 DAYS) AND HAD WONDERFUL RESULTS!!!! FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE. I AM NOW TRYING THE XR SPANSULES AT 10 MGS. IS THERE A DIFF. IN EFFECT. I THINK SO../
yes, RG, in my pre-Dexedrine days I couldn't barely get out of bed. Now I function fully, but, like you, with a lingering 'depression' - for want of a better word.
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> 3. I LIKED THE NON XR BETTER. ARE THESE LOW DOSES? IS THE GREAT RESPONSE GONE AFTER A WEEK? I STILL HAVE SOME DEPRESSION, BUT THE DEX. MADE THINGS SOOOO MUCH MORE NORMAL AND I'D LIKE TO STAY OFF AD'S BUT...
I, too, am still looking for an anti-depressant, I guess.You should be okay RG. You're body is adjusting to the medication. Some people build a tolerance to the medication, but, I believe most people do not develop a tolerance.
It's like for the first time in your life your brain is clean, wide awake. What a miracle!
I've been on Dexedrine for about 9 months now. I started on 5 mg a day, and am now at 20 - 25 mg a day. I am hoping not to go higher. Most people don't need to go past 45 mg.
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> 4. WHAT ABOUT SLEEP? TRAZADONE AT 50 MGS. IS O.K., BUT SEEMS LIKE A LOT OF THAT MED TO TAKE.
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I don't take any past 12pm. My body clock is such that I always feel fine in the evening anyway. You should find a rhythm for yourself.> 5. DO YOU INCREASE DOSE MORE? I CAN'T SLEEP UNTIL 2 A.M. NOW, BUT THE QUALITY OF LIFE IS SO MUCH BETTER.
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> ANY THOUGHTS????
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> OH.. I'M 30 YRS. FEMALEI am a 31 year old female, Janice. You are where I was last year. I'm happy for you RG!
If you have any questions for me, please ask.
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