Posted by KarenB on June 9, 2000, at 0:57:04
In reply to Re: someone please please help!!!!!!!, posted by ryan_s on June 8, 2000, at 19:22:43
Dear ryan_s,
I was previously (mis)diagnosed as Bipolar and recently, after research, found that I was ADD. It made sense of my entire life. I am on Adderall now, along with Buspar and the combo is working better than anything has in a very long time. I agree with the suggestion of Modafinil (Provigil), however, as it is not considered addictive, as Adderall is. It is a drug used for Narcolepsy but I have read (here) that it is classified and used as an antidepressant in Europe AND as one here in the States by some knowledgeable docs. (BTW, whoever wrote that, I would like the source, so I can bring it to my pdoc, who is not familiar with Provigil).
I, like you, have tried numerous SSRIs and mood stabilizers to no avail. Psychostimulants are the only meds that work for me. Period.
Seratonin and Norepinephrine imbalance are not the only reasons for depression. My problem is most assuredly depression and is caused by Dopamine imbalance. Drugs that increase Dopamine work for me, others, like SSRIs, make me feel sleepy or crazy. And, yes, I have given a fair trial to many of these meds.
Call your local CHADD chapter for a good doctor reference, then go ahead and get tested for ADD. Once you have been diagnosed, if this indeed is your condition, you'll have no problem getting your meds. Also, go to www.addclinic.org (.com?) for more info. Read the article entitled "314 vs 296," which covers how to differentiate between Bipolar and ADD. You probably have "innattentive type," which does not include hyperactivity in it's symptomology. This is why it is so commonly misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all in children, because those suffering are not disruptive in the classroom. I was always accused of not applying myself. How many times have you heard THAT one?
Best to you, Ryan.
Karen
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