Posted by Libby on July 7, 2000, at 18:11:21
In reply to Re: TOVA results » Libby, posted by KarenB on July 7, 2000, at 16:36:02
Karen said...
>I was diagnosed for years with major depression >and then bipolar disorder.My psychiatrist pretty much insisted on a trial of Depakote before he'd entertain the possibility of undiagnosed ADD. I never felt so low in my entire life. I sat on the sofa for two weeks and didn't move. With the little energy & focus I could muster during the day, I read about augmentation with stimulants. Frankly, that interested me just because I was so exhausted, but the more I read about ADD, the more I said, "That's me!" It's good to have the experts confirm that.
>Basically, I'm an airhead with a high I.Q.;)
Exactly! When my doc finally got around to considering ADD, he asked how my family and friends would describe me and without even thinking I told him they'd all say I was the smartest *flake* they knew! :)
>For me, the psychostimulant gave energy and focus (I have hypoactivity with my ADD) and the Sulpiride aided in the symptoms of physical sluggishness, fatigue and social anxiety. It really did help to stabilize my moods, which is a BIG problem for me. Just out of curiosity: Do you suffer also from any chronic pain or PMS? Sorry this is so long. I'm excited for you that you have finally gotten some answers. That, in itself, was a huge relief to me.Don't get discouraged if the first few (or several) med trials for ADD don't get you exactly where you need to be. The great thing is, at least you now know what you are fighting.<I'm just relieved to know (and have someone else know) that I'm not stupid or an emotional cripple (which is what I had begun to think)... It's just that my brain works a little differently and I've become a basketcase BECAUSE of that... *laughter*
Just kidding. What a joy it is to be able to think!Thanks again...
L.
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