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Re: Can ADD mimic depression .../Brooke

Posted by stargazer2 on July 30, 2007, at 8:28:12

In reply to Re: Can ADD mimic depression and be missed?, posted by brooke484 on July 29, 2007, at 20:54:05

Brooke, still on Nardil 45, Wellbutrin 300 SR and most recently Abilify 2.5, although when Abilify was added before nothing good came of it.

I'm still depressed but differently, in a way that makes me feel very inferior to others that don't have depression. I find it too awkward to be around others because I feel so defective and everthing I say I question becasue I have so little spontaneity andcomfort in what comes out of my mouth.

I am convinced that if I was treated for ADD, which my pdoc doesn't agree with (although he hasn't gotten it right in 20 years), I will feel more productive and organized and therefore will not feel as defective as compared to others. I have always compared myself with others, especially when depressed, and then see how much I don't measure up. That is one way to feel depressed but I have no control over how I compare myself with others.

I do feel my brain does not pay attention, cannot finish or start projects, unable to read...is this ADD or depression? The two are very close in some respects but what's the harm in treating me for ADD as a primary diagnosis, since treating me for depression has not been too successful over so many years. I remember when Adderall was doing something positive for me, when combined with celexa and wellbutrin. Perhaps it was the Adderall specifically that was the most helpful, rather than the wellbutrin or celexa. I have never tried a stimulant on its own.

My next step would be to try Strattera or adderall again and see what happens.

Brooke, I can't really see an improvement in things, just major constipation, and cramps.

I wonder if increasing the dose of nardil will help more. I just hate trying pills and taking large amounts of them unless I feel something good will come of it. I'm not so sure about nardil but Ace (see his post below) swears by it and is on 90 mg. Perhaps an increase is warranted before I stop nardil prematurely.

Stargazer


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