Posted by ocdbipolarguy on January 24, 2011, at 20:14:09
I have pretty bad obsessional OCD (no rituals, intensely bad thoughts) that result in substantial psychic discomfort and difficulty focusing on anything. Adderall helps with both. Unfortunately I am also bipolar (i take lithium and other mood stabilizers, an AP, but no AD) and it potentially can destabilize my moods (its not clear that it does or doesnt but pdoc thinks its too risky). Does anyone have any thoughts as to an alternative to adderall (maybe provigil?) that might help in a similar way? Also, is it weird that adderall helps with my ocd? I have read that it typically makes it worse. Thanks for the thoughts.
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