Posted by twinmom on April 13, 2004, at 15:59:01
In reply to Re: Why is it so hard to get diagnosed wit Adult ADD?, posted by cybercafe on April 13, 2004, at 15:49:26
> > I am not just depressed, I am not Bipolar as my new pdoc seems to think, I score off the scales on Adult ADD quizes and the only time I can remember being really happy in the last nine years is when one dr, had me on a combination AD and ritalin...WHY OH WHY is it so hard to get anyone to listen to me and believe me. My son is ADHD, my dad only ever responded to a elavil/ritalin combination and it is what has worked for me.
> > Now I cry everyday my pdoc has me on risperdol, lexapro, and topamax (after gaining 30 pounds on a zyprexa trial) I am tiered all the time I can't think I can't wotk and 2 weeks ago I actually took a box cutter to my wrist. I know what I need but no one will listen and with each job or insurance change I have to start all over again - it sometimes it so hard it is not worth the fight. But I have 4 kids who need me including 2 two year old - this is so unfair to them.
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> > Please help me - what do I say to my doctor on friday to convince her I need AD and ritalin and not all this other crap. I just need the med for my Depression and my ADD.
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> > Thanks.
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> ask her what it takes to get diagnosed with adult ADD
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> perhaps suggest some abilify instead of zyprexa as i find it's better for motivation and probably ADD (doesn't block D4 as strongly as zyprexa)....
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> if you don't mind me asking... do you have addiction problems or some other reason your doc would be hesitant ?
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> ummm... actually on your last line you did say you were depressed ? i'm confused... and perhaps your doc is worried about the stimulant causing psychosis (if you're on risperdal)... maybe you just need a little while of stability on risperdal to prove you're far from psychosis and he may risk a stimulant ??I meant to say I am not Just depressed. I have no history of any psychosis and no addictions at all. I have had troubles with sleeping and maybe pdoc is worried about stimulant interfering with sleep? But my biggest problems are motivivation and organization and concentration, which have all lead to a pretty bad depression right now. I have printed out several of the ADD screening quizzes and plan to take those with me on Friday.
Thank you for the response - it helps so much knowing someone is listening.
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