Posted by Libby on June 21, 2000, at 14:15:13
In reply to Re: looking for experienced add people, posted by danf on June 21, 2000, at 5:16:29
> what you describe is a routine part of depression.
A lot of the symptoms are similar, especially in adults. The difference I've seen is that AD medication doesn't help these symptoms. As a
matter of fact, increasing the dose of my AD
caused MORE suicidal thoughts, more self-loathing, more inability to concentrate, more
crying, more irritability, even rage, etc.
Because of the increased agitation, I am
now tapering off my AD, am taking Depakote
to see if it helps. Doc thinks I'm either Bipolar, Rapid Cycling or ADD. I'm being tested for ADD in a couple of weeks. I personally believe I am ADD, since my symptoms have been pretty much unchanged since I was a child,
whereas the onset of bipolar tends to be
later in life.> if the depression is effectively treated, the blurry thought & distraction & feeling of poor self worth dissipate.
>Unless you're bipolar or ADD. In the case
of Bipolar, AD's can kick off a manic episode
and start you on one heck of an emotional rollercoaster ride. It's possible to be
manic and still have a dysphoric mood.
In the case of ADD, the AD meds may have no
effect at all or they may have a partial
effect. And, of course, ADD can coexist with
depression or bipolar, which makes it even
tougher to find the right combo of meds.> Celexa has been effective, as have been the other SSRIs.
And as long as the AD meds work, no problem.
I just wanted to add the perspective of
someone who has battled terrible mood swings
for a year while trying to find the right AD.
Turns out that for me, AD's alone are probably
not the answer.Thanks...
L.
poster:Libby
thread:37934
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