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Posted by SheilaC on January 30, 2010, at 10:58:12
I have been trying a few different stimulants for supposed ADD. They do seem to work for my attention, focus and slight depression. Plus, I don't have any anxiety on stimulants (weird).
But, I do notice irritation (too much dopamine?).
I have tried and failed Wellbutrin due to manic irritation.
I am wondering if I am missing something here.
The stimulants work, but am I depleting a chemical that my brain needs? Do I need to add something like Effexor?
I can't take SSRIs (side effects).
There is no doubt that I have some ADD, but I am also wondering how to deal/treat the irritation.
Is my brain missing serotonin? norepinephrine? getting too much dopamine? What?
Posted by Phillipa on January 30, 2010, at 11:02:17
In reply to What doe this mean?, posted by SheilaC on January 30, 2010, at 10:58:12
Sheila I don't know. I did post some links on ADHD? You also got irritable on wellbutrin? Phillipa
Posted by JohnnyBLinux on January 30, 2010, at 12:14:20
In reply to What doe this mean?, posted by SheilaC on January 30, 2010, at 10:58:12
If you're noticing irritation and you don't tolerate SSRIs, then your doctor may add an SNRI like Effexor, Cymbalta, or Pristiq. Maybe your brain is still chemically imbalanced and needs additional serotonin. Serotonin plays a big role in anxiety and depression. Yeah, talk to your doc about your symptoms and adding an SNRI like Effexor.
Posted by SheilaC on January 30, 2010, at 15:45:01
In reply to Re: What doe this mean? » SheilaC, posted by Phillipa on January 30, 2010, at 11:02:17
> Sheila I don't know. I did post some links on ADHD? You also got irritable on wellbutrin? Phillipa
Yes, Phillipa, Wellbutrin makes me full blown ragefull manic. Just can't take it at all.
Posted by Phillipa on January 30, 2010, at 18:51:57
In reply to Phillipa - Re: What doe this mean?, posted by SheilaC on January 30, 2010, at 15:45:01
Sheila and 150mg of wellbutrin to the pdoc at the time I appeared hypomanic???? Was taken off after a week. I thought wellbutrin was for bipolar also? Phillipa
Posted by SheilaC on January 31, 2010, at 12:13:44
In reply to Re: Phillipa - Re: What doe this mean? » SheilaC, posted by Phillipa on January 30, 2010, at 18:51:57
> Sheila and 150mg of wellbutrin to the pdoc at the time I appeared hypomanic???? Was taken off after a week. I thought wellbutrin was for bipolar also? Phillipa
I've heard a lot of people say that Wellbutrin is a good AD for bipolar people. But when I told my doc that it totally makes me crazy, screaming, out of control manic, she said she has heard it can do that. So, Wellbutrin is very much out for me.
Weird, but stimulants don't make me anywhere near as nuts as Wellbutrin did.
Posted by Phillipa on January 31, 2010, at 20:11:49
In reply to Re: Phillipa - Re: What doe this mean?, posted by SheilaC on January 31, 2010, at 12:13:44
I'd hate to think of what a stimulant would do to me although I'm always tired and wired at the same time. Phillipa
Posted by desolationrower on February 2, 2010, at 2:59:04
In reply to Re: Phillipa - Re: What doe this mean? » SheilaC, posted by Phillipa on January 31, 2010, at 20:11:49
guanfacine might be worth a whirl
-d/r
Posted by Phillipa on February 2, 2010, at 20:20:30
In reply to Re: Phillipa - Re: What doe this mean?, posted by desolationrower on February 2, 2010, at 2:59:04
Hi d/r what you up to lately? Love Phillipa
Posted by desolationrower on February 7, 2010, at 11:22:31
In reply to Re: Phillipa - Re: What doe this mean? » desolationrower, posted by Phillipa on February 2, 2010, at 20:20:30
hey, i have been working a bit
Posted by Phillipa on February 7, 2010, at 20:16:55
In reply to Re: Phillipa - Re: What doe this mean?, posted by desolationrower on February 7, 2010, at 11:22:31
D/r you must babblemail me and tell me what you are working at that's great!!!! Love Phillipa
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