Posted by EasilyDistracted on June 14, 2003, at 15:11:15
In reply to Re: Straterra- anyone using as stimulant? » Lexxey, posted by Magpie on April 7, 2003, at 12:12:10
Was diagnosed with ADD about 8 years ago. Tried all the SSRI's, Wellbutrin and Cylert to help with attention and depression. Ended up gaining about 25#'s on SSRI's...not an option for me. Then I got the bright idea to "self medicate" with meth...my bright idea landed me in drug rehab, which is where I find myself now. My counselor worried that if I didn't address my ADD I would end up "self medicating" again...So, I began Straterra Wednesday am (40mg) with very little expectation and by Wednesday afternoon my entire rehab "group" was amazed at how calm I was! {It really was quite amazing). I was able to sit quietly and listen for the whole afternoon. Prior to that it was almost physically painful for me to "just sit". Anyhow, I began taking 80mg this morning and am not having any side effects that I cannot tolerate. I just may be on to something here....
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