Posted by Edwin Ransom on January 4, 2007, at 13:43:33
In reply to ADHD meds... What next?, posted by jealibeanz on January 4, 2007, at 7:41:40
Jealibeanz,
You could try Selegeline. It's a stimulting anti-depressant. An EMSAM/Modafinil combination is what I take for narcolepsy/ADD. It isn't an endless amphetamine honeymoon, but it's been worthwhile for 5 months.
I use exercise to keep anxiety down, 4-6 miles of running a day or 90 minutes of Yoga. The adrenalin rush of aerobic exercise helps me with motivation and focus as well. Also seems to help with sleep.
I think that, with ADD, one has to take a multi-modal approach. Diet, exercise, sleep, and trial-and-error lifestyle modifications. I've taken all kinds of different drugs (everything for ADD except desoxyn and pemoline, I think), and they've all frustrated me in ways similar to what you describe. I've also tried a bunch of non-drug therapies. Nothing really seems to solve the problem by itself, but lots of little things can add up.
I hope this helps. There are so many things to try alongside the drugs. And the best things I've found were also the cheapest (like running, drinking green tea, and meditating).
poster:Edwin Ransom
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