Posted by Francesco on November 21, 2003, at 17:49:01
In reply to ADD meds, anxiety, depression, posted by marip on November 20, 2003, at 6:45:51
Hi Marip, in my opinion the good thing of
stimulants is that you don't have to wait weeks
to know what kind of effects they have on you.
You can try one of them and then decide.
I tried Ritalin, which I didn't like, but it
didn't improve anxiety, it made me calm.
I didn't feel medicated (like when I took ADs),
just different. The side-effects were almost
nonexistent compared to the AD's ones.
my personal suggestions are as follows:
1. there is no reason to try Zoloft if you have already tried other two SSRIs and if your diagnosis is ADHD.
2. take a tour on amenclinic.com and get the test to discover which subtype of ADHD you resemble more. For each sub-type Dr. Amen suggests different meds (not necessarily stimulants).
3. consider that there are alternatives. many people have unexpected effects from non traditional meds. I'm one of them. I thought they were just placebo, but after the first dose of L-tyrosine I had to change my mind. so if you like, take a tour also on psychobabble alternative.
hope this helps
> Im 27 and recently been diagnosed ADD--Ive been taking various SSRIs and Wellbutrin for the past 2 years--(PRozac, Celexa, Wellbutrin, Effexor). Except Effexor, all worked for a while and then stopped--some helped me feel more "together" like the prozac, others didnt really address the ADD feelings at all.
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> My MD wants me to take Zoloft now, but I wonder if I should try a specific ADD med also--what are people's personal experiences with the ADD meds, stimulant like Ritalin, and not like Adderal and Strattera? Do they increase your anxiety if you have it? Do they add to the effects of other ADs and help you feel even better? Or do they have bad side effects like everything does that just makes you feel medicated? I want to feel organized and "together" in mylife but I cant stand anxiety on top of everything--or depression for that matter!!
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> Thanks anyone for sharing,
> Marip, again
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