Posted by Mitch on August 2, 2001, at 9:43:58
In reply to ADD without Hyperactivity, posted by Roo on August 1, 2001, at 8:53:41
> I'm curious about this and have been for awhile. I have cyclothymic depression, for sure, but I'm also starting to wonder if I might have ADD without hyperactivity as well, and might benefit from something like adderall.I already take meds for depression, and don't so muchfeel depressed (when on meds), but I do have a lot oftrouble concentrating and focusing. About 10 years ago, I remember being able to get lost in a task--focuson painting and paint for hours at a time. Same with reading--I'd read for hours. Now it seems I can't do that anymore. I can only paint for 30 minutes, tops, and I start feeling distracted and unable to stick with it....
Roo,
You just mentioned that you "used to" be able to concentrate ok, but now it is pretty much shot right? That doesn't sound like ADD. That tends to start in childhood and remains chronic through adulthood or improves to some extent not the other way around. The question is what AD meds (and/or mood stabilizers) are you taking for your cyclothymia?? My suspicion is that it is related to an adverse effect of the meds you are taking.
Mitch
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