Posted by kmwhitt on November 20, 2006, at 7:54:13
In reply to Re: Intense Sugar Cravings, posted by aeon on November 20, 2006, at 4:28:23
Hi Aeon:
You might have a point. Is the test you refer to on Amen's site? I have the book somewhere around the house. I will seek it out.
BTW - How are you doing on the prostaglandins protocol?
Last year I was prescibed Hydrocodone for a torn ACL in my left knee. During that period on this drug, I never felt better in my life. Does this give any type of clue as to what it is that my body may be missing? or was I just enjoying the effects of a narcotic? I would really like to find an anwer soon.
Also, you mentioned that you were on Parnate. I have been reading about that drug today and it seems a bit dangerous. Are there any natural ways to simulate Parnate's effects?
Again, thanks for any advice you would care to share.
> Have you ever thought PErhaps you have adult ADHD? Sounds like you might be bingeing on sugar to keep the brain stimulated - (cigarettes also). You have been hyperconcentrating on a subject for years - I would wager it has taken a toll on other areas of your life?
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> I say this because I believe I have adhd inattentive type (not bipolar II as I was diagnosed) and I absolutely CRAVE stimulants. If I can't get any others I will do what you do and binge on sugar and cigarettes and coffee. Luckily I cannot ever put on weight for some reason no matter how many packs of sweets and chocolate bars I consume!
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> Anyways just a thought. You can check out a slightly different view of ADHD here: www.amenclinic.com. He lists six types and has some pretty solid science using spect imaging if you care to get the books. You can even take a test that tells you whether you are likely to have it and the type you are: I am Limbic ADHD I reckon. BTW no doctor takes this stuff seriously that I have found, they are extremely reluctant to diagnose adult adhd in Australia anyway - they think you're just after amphetamoines. I find myself having to make up elaborate personas to get approximations of what I need - got Parnate that way which is damn hard to get here.
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> I wish I could get properly diagnosed and get some dexedrine though - I am sure it would solve all my worst problems in relation to work and life in general. I can combat the depression but without stiimulants ADHD is extrmely hard beast to beat.
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