Posted by cali on January 29, 2003, at 1:10:44
(If you don't wish to read my intro please skip to the part about Wellbutrin)
I am 29 years old (male) and have done fairly well for myself. When I was growing up I was always the kid who "was very bright but never worked up to my potential". I went to good schools as a kid and graduated from a respectable liberal arts college. I did all this, however, always by taking shorts cuts. I cared about my accomplishments out of pride, but I rarely concerned myself with putting in too much work, and in retrospect I realize that I couldn't. I go crazy if I have to spend to much time on any one task (unless its sports, as I have always loved athletics). As an adult I have been very successful in sales and sales training (except for when it involved too much time in the office) because the sales lifestyle gives me the freedom that I apparently need.
I was never diagnosed with ADD, but I have always had a hard time with concentration and sometimes have to struggle to fully grasp what someone else is saying (and at other times am fine). Therefore, I decided to go the doctor and see if there are any ADD meds that could enhance my concentration without jeopardizing the outgoing personality that others associate with me.
I tried Imipramine for a few weeks but did not like the side effects (dry mouth). I am now in my third week of trying Wellbutrin and so far am not seeing any drastic effects but I am also not suffering from any major side effects. I do think I may be noticing a slight increase in my ability to be attentive.
Has anyone else had any success with Wellbutrin for ADD? Doc, what are your thoughts if you have time? Does it pose any problems with long term health? I would love to benefit from the help of a medication, but I do not wish to sacrifice any long term health since I have already proven to myself that I can succeed with out meds.
Thanks in advance for any comments.
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poster:cali
thread:138084
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