Posted by gloria on May 26, 2000, at 12:04:57
In reply to Re: Atypical Depression, posted by harry b. on May 26, 2000, at 11:42:06
> Gloria- Also read the description of 'retarded atypical
> depression. Very similar. I was convinced I was a
> match for the profile. I asked my pdoc about it
> but she dismissed it, saying the symtoms are of
> depression, period. The only concession she made
> was to give me Ritalin.
>
> Maybe there are different treatment modalities, I
> don't know. Hopefully someone here with more knowledge
> will post.>So do you still take the Ritalin? If so does it help? I self medicated myself with amphentamines for years. Only way I had some sort of normal life! I have thought about trying a stimulant, but how in the world would I be able to handle it with panic attacks. Stimulants really are the only thing that gets me up and going and that in turn helps lift the depression! But I have tried Wellbutrin and Prozac and was to much stimulation. So is Ritalin or Adderall different? Hey I am just trying to help myself here as I can't afford my pdoc anymore and I have a pretty good doctor that is willing to help me. Thanks Gloria
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