Posted by Kerry on June 20, 2000, at 20:48:27
In reply to looking for experienced add people, posted by wayne on June 20, 2000, at 20:23:35
Wayne,
I'm not much of a role model but we have a few things in common and could support each other. I have also been diagnosed w/ ADD along with depression/dysthymia, and like you, not hyper but inattentive. JohnL and AndrewB have recommended some meds that I am currently investigating-- Amisulpride and Adrafinal. By their descriptions and the studies published about them, they both seem to address the problem of lack of focus/inattentiveness in addition to depression, negative thoughts, self loathing, etc. Almost sounds too good to be true. The catch is that they're not available in the US--but you can get them through the internet without a prescription.I've read the literature (mostly on the internet, though I could also recommend some books, primarily Driven to Distraction) and most sources recommend that medication be supplemented with therapy and "coaching." Coaching is somewhat different than therapy, though I'm still learning about it.
Good luck and keep in touch.
poster:Kerry
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