Posted by Sulpicia on April 1, 2001, at 21:48:19
In reply to Depression, ADHD (Inattentive), and stimulants, posted by MarkG on March 29, 2001, at 15:02:41
>Hi Mark
Depression is ADD/HD's favorite comorbid! To think of it, I've never met or corresponded
with an ADDult who didn't have depression either once or twice, or chronically.
I've suffered from depression for a dog's age -- OK at times, on meds, off meds yada yada.
I also had what I thought were some weird learning disability things, difficulty in concentrating,
reading, retention etc. A real *pleasure* to have while doing a doctorate, let me tell you.
Any way, my son was tested for ADD [inattentive, no hyper stuff], he flunked, but I passed.
I wish I could say I lived happily ever after but it's true only to a certain extent.
Yes it was fabulous to realize what was wrong, yes adderall relieved the symptoms extremely well
but when I started the pstim it disagreed with the AD I was on. Hence a very ugly speedy switch to tofranil
which is working quite well.
Suggestions: go to the ADD site at About.com and read up.
Not many pdocs have experience with adults. Under ideal circumstances it's a pain in the a$$ to get
the pstim dose right, or the med. You'll have to educate yourself.
My depression is relieved, but it was also relieved by the AD meds. I still need therapy -- but that's
just me. :):)
Questions?
good luck.
S.
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