Posted by Lasagne on June 14, 2003, at 16:04:36
In reply to new on Straterra, posted by EasilyDistracted on June 14, 2003, at 15:11:15
Hi:
I have been taking Strattera for about a month or so now. I am taking 80 mgs. daily at bedtime. I was recently diagnosed with ADHD at age 33, so I had never done any stimulant medication treatments prior to this time. And because of what I now see as a strange miracle, I stayed away from self-medicating myself, eventhough there is a huge family disposition to do so. Although, I have been taking Prozac for 10 years for depression and Buspar during the last few years for anxiety. I couldn't believe how much calmer the Strattera made me. At first it was a bit scary because I didn't realize how hyper I was before, so to start experiencing the world at what my doctor says is normal speed, it took a bit of getting used to. Now I am really enjoying this feeling. I don't fuss about so much and I can let a lot of things go that I used to get fixed on before and couldn't break the thought pattern. It is also easier for me to get through my daily routine and I find I am slowly but surely getting more organized. I am finding that with time the procrastination issues aren't as bad. I am not sure I will ever be completely rid of all of my symptoms but right now I am trying to stay positive about the improvements that have happened with this medication. The one thing I absolutely love about the Strattera is the ability to sleep. I have been a long time sufferer in the sleep dept. and now the medication relaxes my brain so I am not constantly thinking about this or that in the middle of the night. I find myself occasionally over thinking things, but I can recognize it now and somehow shut it off and move on to more productive thoughts or simply rest.
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