Posted by aazospiro on March 25, 2004, at 17:38:16
In reply to Re: Ritalin user, posted by Chrissy on June 29, 2002, at 11:42:52
> 27 year old female here who has been on Prozac for the last 8 years. Saw a Psychiatrist for the first time 2 years ago. Diagnosed with Bipolar. Tried many meds, Ended up coming back to Prozac due to bad side effects or weight gain from other meds. Was at one time up to 60mg of Prozac. One thing I've always complained of over the years was my lack of motivation to get anything done. Simple things like taking a shower. My brain always seemed overwhelmed by little tasks. Always tired. On Every medication I was on, I always fealt this way. (although they helped greatly in other areas such as depression, mild social anxiety etc.) Finally I started reading about Adult ADD. Crying when I saw how much I related to this. Doctor agree'd to let me try Ritalin. Even though I'm known to abuse alcohol. I'm also a big coffee drinker and moderate cigarette smoker. (although I always said I could take a nap after drinking lots of coffee) Ritalin drastically made a difference. Little things aren't so overwhelming. I've never fealt a feeling of wanting to abuse Ritalin. The feeling I get from it is not a "high" feeling. Doctor said if I wanted to up it 5 mg twice a day just to see if there was a difference I could. when i did, it fealt like it was too much so I backed down. It's almost like the ritalin gets me physically going, but my mind stays at a regular pace. Does this make sense? I have a long ways to go. I have free college that I have yet to take advantage of, and I plan on enrolling this fall. Fingers crossed! (Will I actually do it??) Any one know if there are any downsides to taking the Prozac(20 mg) and Ritalin(10 mg twice a day) together?
0!!!!!!!!!!I have experienced everything you have have just decribed, I too had have tried numerous SSRI's and other AD's and consumed coffee like it was going to go out of production anytime.wow!
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