Posted by aeon on November 20, 2006, at 4:28:23
In reply to Intense Sugar Cravings, posted by kmwhitt on November 19, 2006, at 20:42:42
Have you ever thought PErhaps you have adult ADHD? Sounds like you might be bingeing on sugar to keep the brain stimulated - (cigarettes also). You have been hyperconcentrating on a subject for years - I would wager it has taken a toll on other areas of your life?
I say this because I believe I have adhd inattentive type (not bipolar II as I was diagnosed) and I absolutely CRAVE stimulants. If I can't get any others I will do what you do and binge on sugar and cigarettes and coffee. Luckily I cannot ever put on weight for some reason no matter how many packs of sweets and chocolate bars I consume!
Anyways just a thought. You can check out a slightly different view of ADHD here: www.amenclinic.com. He lists six types and has some pretty solid science using spect imaging if you care to get the books. You can even take a test that tells you whether you are likely to have it and the type you are: I am Limbic ADHD I reckon. BTW no doctor takes this stuff seriously that I have found, they are extremely reluctant to diagnose adult adhd in Australia anyway - they think you're just after amphetamoines. I find myself having to make up elaborate personas to get approximations of what I need - got Parnate that way which is damn hard to get here.
I wish I could get properly diagnosed and get some dexedrine though - I am sure it would solve all my worst problems in relation to work and life in general. I can combat the depression but without stiimulants ADHD is extrmely hard beast to beat.
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