Posted by Sooty on November 29, 2003, at 12:20:04
In reply to ADD meds, anxiety, depression, posted by marip on November 20, 2003, at 6:45:51
> Hi--
> Im 27 and recently been diagnosed ADD--Ive been taking various SSRIs and Wellbutrin for the past 2 years--(PRozac, Celexa, Wellbutrin, Effexor). Except Effexor, all worked for a while and then stopped--some helped me feel more "together" like the prozac, others didnt really address the ADD feelings at all.
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> My MD wants me to take Zoloft now, but I wonder if I should try a specific ADD med also--what are people's personal experiences with the ADD meds, stimulant like Ritalin, and not like Adderal and Strattera? Do they increase your anxiety if you have it? Do they add to the effects of other ADs and help you feel even better? Or do they have bad side effects like everything does that just makes you feel medicated? I want to feel organized and "together" in mylife but I cant stand anxiety on top of everything--or depression for that matter!!
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> Thanks anyone for sharing,
> Marip, againMarip: I wouldn't totally discount Zoloft as I have ADD and discovered by accident while taking Zoloft for depression that Zoloft helped my ADD GREATLY! Before Zoloft, I would have so much trouble taming my mind that I couldn't even do Algebra II without my brain spinning around and jumping. Once on Zoloft (low dose - 50mg every other day), I was able to go on in my math courses...I even finished the three calculus courses and got my degree. I know this sounds maybe silly, but I am not kidding! For the first time in my life, I could start at the beginning of an idea and follow it step-by-step in a linear fashion instead of jumping around and having to try to hold onto the right idea. Zoloft also got rid of some obsessive/fearful-type thinking I've experienced during my lifetime...and also helped me to sleep better at night. My physician and my therapist both said that Zoloft was not known for helping with ADD; they had not heard of this before. I had no weird sensations while taking Zoloft, or trouble going off of the drug. My therapist wants me to try Ritalin, but I am doing fine for the demands (or non-demands) of my life right now. Each person is so different; you just have to find the right help for YOU. Good luck to you - at least there are lots of ideas and things to try these days. ----Sooty
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