Posted by bookgurl99 on June 22, 2003, at 23:33:27
In reply to Re: how do i know if i have add versus 'depression » bookgurl99, posted by Viridis on June 22, 2003, at 22:58:38
Viridis wrote:
> You sound a lot like me -- could you get your doctor to try a mix of Klonopin and Adderall? That was the "magic bullet" for me (and now Straterra seems to complementing it).
Interesting -- what's klonopin? I think I will stick to just one med if I go back on meds, as I may be moving soon and $200/month for _one_ med will be overwhelming.
> Also: ADD has nothing to do with intelligence
or ability to learn -- it's how you approach and finish tasks that really defines it. Many ADDers are highlly intelligent; it's more of a time/focus/deadline management issue.Yes; I think I need to get the stigma out of my head.
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Another thing; both on zoloft and off, I've been eating an unusual amount of sweets. I'm starting to wonder if this is a form of 'self-medication.' I've gained 4 pounds recently, and at 5'5" and 180, I really need to drop weight for my health. This frightens me, as it reminds me of my depressive, agoraphobic aunt who ate herself to 300 pounds and has yet to live up to her full potential.
I also noticed the other day I was hyper to the point of bouncing around when my friends visited. I calmed right down having a capuccino at a poetry reading with them.
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I guess I just have a fear of being 'med seeking,' of not taking responsibility for my own behavior. It would be so much easier if there was simple test for these disorders.
Did you notice anything like this pre-dx?
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