Posted by belljar on August 3, 2007, at 14:39:16
In reply to Can ADD mimic depression and be missed?, posted by stargazer2 on July 29, 2007, at 20:05:20
Hi Stargazer
I agree with you - After 15 years on SSRIs I saw a new doctor who listened to the symptoms and thought ADD, put me on ritalin. I was really sceptical, not knowing much about ADD. The first day was like a brand new life for me - I couldn't believe the change. THe background noise disappears, I complete tasks quickly and easily, I don't get frustrated or upset with people, I'm happy and calm, really steady. it was incredible. I am now going off the SSRI (paxil) to see if I function ok with just the ritalin, because I really hate the paxil side effects, and other SSRI's I've tried give me stupidbrain, or make me really paranoid and antisocial. My other attempts to leave the paxil world were without ritalin, so maybe this time will be different - it seems to be, so far.
Unfortunately that doctor moved and my new one thinks that adults shouldn't be using stimulants, but so far is prescribing them anyways (for now). I try to only take it on work days, I don't take anything on weekends or holidays when it's ok to be "lost and confused."
I've only been off the paxil for several weeks so I don't know what it will be like later on, but so far it's going well.
belljar
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