Posted by gloria on March 9, 2000, at 15:30:19
In reply to Re: Ritalin, Stimulant Question? , posted by Sarah on March 9, 2000, at 13:14:28
> Gloria,
> I have been on Adderall for a bit now, and it certainly has helped (if not "cured") my anxiey and depression. I have already lost a few pounds and am losing more! My depression, apathy, and anxiety were obviously by products of my ADD and not something askew otherwise. I'm lucky that way, I know. I take one 10mg dose in the morning and feel wonderful all day! I am getting things done around the house and have regained interest in many things I had given up. It has been a godsend to me! As far as the appetite control goes, it is an amphetamine, so it naturally takes away the urge to eat. I still get the hungries, but I have to force myself to eat! That is a big change from hanging in front of the fridge all night! Instead of saying "I won't eat so much starting tomorrow" everynight, I'm doing it now, and it shows!! (getting sexy!!) As far as my previous depression goes, before my ADD was treated directly, the ONLY AD that every really worked for me was Elavil. It was wonderful! I think it's about the oldest one out there, but it was great. (very cheap, too!) Anyway, I can't say enough good things about Adderall, I should be a spokesperson! Hope I have helped!
> Sarah
>Hi, Sarah
Boy you gave me some hope today. Is it hard to convince the Pdoc to try a stimulant. I will be seeing one for the first time a week from today. What is it like to have ADD? This could be my problem. Although I seem calm to other people, my mind is always thinking two steps ahead. Like when talking to somebody I don't always catch what they say because I always have my mind running way ahead onto the next thing. Is this what it is like? I am always thinking. Can't turn my brain off and I worry excessively! Let me know what it is like to have ADD please. You are the first person who wanted to address the weight problem. I hate it. Having just lost 68lbs thru diet and excersise, then I go and get help for my anxiety and gain 20lbs back from antidepressant! Please write back I want to know everything I can before visit to Pdoc. Thanks Gloria
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