Posted by Scott L. Schofield on April 17, 2000, at 21:08:05
In reply to Re: Any happy, stable rapid cyclers out there? , posted by KarenB on April 17, 2000, at 11:23:27
> Hey Janice,
>
> Does a happy, stable FORMER rapid cycler qualify?
>
> The only AD that ever worked for me was Amineptine, a "mood brightening psychostimulant."This is fascinating. Why did you stop taking it?
Did any of the tricyclics help at all?
> Then, I discovered the babble board and couldn't help but notice that all the ADD people sounded exactly like me. So, I went to the ADD sites, took some tests, did some research, re-evaluated my life and am thoroughly convinced that I have been ADD as long as I can remember. My first symptoms were evident at age 5. But, I didn't have the hyperactivity, was not disruptive so was never diagnosed.
> Anyway, all that to update you: I have been on Ritalin ONLY for more than a week and have felt good EVERY DAY...
> It works. I am stunned. I feel good and completely unmedicated. Ohhhhh, I hope it lasts.Me too. God bless.
> My symptoms without it? Depression, suicidal ideology (almost constant), no energy, sleepiness, frustration, irritability, quick temper, migraine headaches, restlessness, feeling "out of control," procrastination, anhedonia, total lack of interest in life.
PLEASE keep posting updates.
> My point? If you feel like you are trying everything and getting nowhere, consider that the diagnoses may be wrong and the meds muddying the waters. That was certainly the case with me.
Thanks for offering this perspective.
Sincerely,
Scott
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