Re: coffee helps, where do I go from here? » iris2

Posted by Optimist on October 3, 2004, at 12:15:21

In reply to Re: coffee helps, where do I go from here? Iris2 » Optimist, posted by iris2 on October 2, 2004, at 23:32:47

> Somehow I missed that you were already taking Adderal. How long have you been on it? Well I guess my guess was the same as your pdoc anyway.
> I did use cocaine. I used it for three years like a medication. Almost exclusively at work to get through and function.
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> I always get worse around November too. I used to end up in the hospital by December. I really think it is a seasonal componment to an already existing depression.
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> Strattera is marketed as the first non-stimulant ADHD medication. From what I have read it might not chemically be a stimulant but it acts somewhat like it. I thought I might try it because I need a stimulant and am unable to take them at all. I probably will not be able to take the Strattera either but I have a better chance. It was origonally going to be marketed as an antidepressant.
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> Good luck with the Adderal. Keep us posted.
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> irene

Irene, thanks for the info about the Strattera. I actually just started the adderall yesterday. So far I seem to like it quite well. It's added significantly to my energy, motivation, and ability to get things done throughout the day which is definitely an added bonus. I am a little weary of it though. I've heard of a lot of horror stories from amphetamine use and don't want to go down that path. I've never taken anything that has addictive qualities for a longer period of time, so am unsure of what will happen next. We'll see though. Hopefully this will be the thing I've been waiting for. I'm sure I'll find out shortly.
Regarding your seasonal depression. Have you ever tried a light box? I bought one at the end of last winter as I noticed a possible pattern with my depressions. I think I may have some form of SAD so I bought a light box when I had the money. I'm hoping I don't have any problems this winter as I'm looking to be more proactive with regards to light therapy, and medication. I haven't been on antidepressants for very long in my lifetime so I'm still in the evaluation phase of it all it seems. Although I'm sure people who've been on longer are always evaluating as well with regards to medication poop out and trying to find something better when new treatments come out.

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