Posted by Sarah on March 9, 2000, at 17:36:23
In reply to Anxious Teenager, posted by Karen on March 9, 2000, at 17:21:33
Wow! You should be very proud of your son!! I have found with my ADD that the depression and anxiety were by products of it. I am taking 10mgs of Adderall a day and they are gone! I'm suprised with all the treatment that he has recieved that they haven't tried it. I also took up smoking at a young age, probably because of my ADD. Stimulants tend to even out the problem. Alot of ppl will use caffine or other inferior stimulants to self medicate. My stomach problems from the anxiety are about gone, too. The Adderall will upset the stomach the first few days, but it goes away. you also don't have to worry about weight gain while on it; it tends to ruin your appetite. He would more than likely lose weight! I am very impressed with your son, most kids wouldn't try so hard to get better! Hope I have helped some...
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