Posted by yesac on November 13, 2006, at 13:28:45
I've been in treatment for a long time. My primary diagnosis has always been depression, and that has always been the main focus of treatment. But I also have ADD. Drugs that I've taken for both conditions have basically not helped and I've had bad reactions to some.
Recently I've become very concerned about the effects of untreated ADD on the rest of my life, on my ability to succeed in school and jobs and just general quality of life. I feel like I'm constantly tormented by issues such as clutter, disorganization, wasting time, and having tremendous difficulty reading and focusing. I have already failed out of grad school. I feel like my symptoms have become much more apparant and problematic in the past few years, since I've been living on my own.
So my question is, what am I supposed to do? For ADD I've tried Ritalin, Adderall, Provigil, and Strattera. None have helped, and the stimulants have seriously screwed with my emotional state. Is it possible that Dexedrine or Concerta could work? Is it possible that trying brand names instead of generics might work? Has anyone had this experience of ADD drugs just simply not working?
I feel desperate, and I'm extremely worried about the rest of my life if I can't get this at least partially treated.
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