Posted by liz on April 9, 2000, at 13:21:27
In reply to Re: Liz, posted by Cam W. on April 9, 2000, at 11:58:18
I swear that laughter is the best medicine, if one can find some humor in things, and your response made me laugh! I'm happy to know I have not altogether lost my touch! Which med do you think I might be having this iatrogenic response to? The adderall? Yeah, I'll tell my doctor I'm back on it, right after I ask him if he's ever thrown anyone out of his office. No, really, I will. Couldn't it just be that I've found a new lease on life - that I'm happier and just want to share that? Maybe its wishful thinking, maybe its a placebo effect - I don't know. But it doesn't feel like a bad place. I can't say I'm energized in the sense that I'm hyperactive, in fact I'm more relaxed, but the Adderall has given me focus and the ability to concentrate. (I guess I didn't mention that I scored really high on the ADD survey, after my initial diagnosis.) Anyway, I don't believe the Celexa alone was the sole answer for me. In a phone consult with my doc, he brought up the possibility that the combination of an AD with a stimulant can trigger this latent bipolar effect or hypomania...well, I guess I'm repeating myself. Thanks for your advice. Hope your wife hurries home ;-) BTW: I meant the report on my experiment to be more audio than visual, but perhaps thats another difference between the sexes.
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> Liz - If you are still taking the Adderal, that could be where you are getting your "energy". Make sure to tell the doc you are still taking the Adderal, if you are. Tell hubby to relax on the technique or just think of housework :^)
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> I don't like interfering with a doctor's therapy. You could try a 1/2 tablet twice daily until you talk to him. If it is not the Adderal, there is something energizing you. I really don't know which way to switch the dose (up or down), as either could help or make the situation worse (in terms of depession and libido. Whatever you and your doctor decide, give it a couple of weeks before you expect to see an effect (unless your depression increases - then call him/her ASAP). I think you are having what is known as an iatrogenic reaction to the medication (ie opposite reaction than what is expected). I'm sure that many ladies would like to trade places with you (at least for a weekend).
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> Oh, by the way, thanks for the visual [sarcasm]. My wife is working this weekend and you're not helping. [lol].
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> Sincerely - Cam W.
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