Posted by Kathy on March 9, 2000, at 8:41:22
Hi Cindy, I can really relate to the fatigue and sleeping 15 hours a day, although I cant because I have 3 children. But anyway, I take ritalin 3 times a day because after 20 years of trying to beat the exhaustion I had to surrender. When the ritalin wears off though after 4-6 hrs you have to take another dose and you can feel exhausted before the next dose kicks in. I have actually decided to take an MAOI med because I have atypical bipolar ll and dysthymia. I owe it to myself to try it after 20 years of trying different meds and cocktails. I do think the ritalin would help you tremendously as it has helped me. I actually found newfound energy and motivation due to the ritalin. The only reason I dont want to continue with it along with the neurontin and celexa is because my depression has not really been relieved. So I will try one of the maoi meds when I have finished weaning off the celexa. I dont believe that ritalin is addictive like dexedrine. Ask your shrink about the ritalin. They are always reluctant to let you try it. I had to pull teeth to get it. After almost a year on it, I cant believe that it was not suggesteed to me years ago. I cant imagine why. Kathy
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