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| Danny1381 |
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Could it be anything else?
I was diagnosed when I was in 5th grade, now I'm 26, married with a 4 yr old and another on the way, I just recently broke down and admited to myself that I needed help. Currently I am taking Straterra 80mg and want to get an up to date diagnosis. Sometimes I feel like I'm just not normal, like I just can't get through simple tasks, or my brain is spinning around or my head is just gonna explode. I have been wondering if it could be somthing else? My biggest problems are being in a constant state of clutter and disorganization and not being able to stick to a task from start to completion. Simple things like washing dishes or completing everyday paperwork at my job seems so difficult to me, like its a much larger task than it is. It is the same feeling I had a a kid looking at my homework that I never did because it was just too many problems so I couldnt even do one. I just wish i was normal. |
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7 Apr 2008 @ 8:59 PM
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| grimmee |
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I hope I can help.
I think three weeks ago, I was where you are now. I have been on Adderall since July (10mg. 2x daily). I was doing ok on it but felt I was ready for and needed an increase in the doseage. I have been under a tremendous amount of stress for quite some time at home with my step-daughter who is ragefully angry, difficult and obstinately defiant. As much as I try not to let her behavior get to me, it does. The Friday before my vacation back in February, I made a pretty bad error at work. That was the beginning of a Saturday breakdown. I cried all day uncontrollably. I knew that I was tremendously out of control and felt I was heading in a downward spiral. After I got that out of my system, I came to my senses to make an appointment with my doctor. The appt. was in two weeks. The day after I got back from my vacation (which I so desperately needed.) I explained to my doctor the situation and all that happened and she asked me if I was under a lot of stress at home and I explained all that my step-daughter puts me through. (She is also a patient of the same doctor.) So she was familiar with the situation and her behavior. She concluded that I was also depressed. She prescribed me Lexapro. Within a week and a half, I was feeling incredibly better. After 3 weeks of 10 mgs., she increased it to 20 mgs. I am doing very well with it. I also started doing yoga 5-6 times a week with a beginner DVD. If you can't do the positions, at least do the breathing exercises. They are very beneficial at calming, relaxing and helping you to clear your mind. Yoga is also noted for helping to A.D.D. and A.D.H.D.-ers to focus. In your case being pregnant, your hormones may be creating fluctuation in your meds which could also be causing some depression. See your doctor, be honest and thorough and ask questions. I hope this helps. Don't be afraid to ask for help and support from others in your family or friends circle. |
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7 Apr 2008 @ 9:11 PM
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| grimmee |
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OOPS!
...and I have to apologize. When you mentioned that you were having your second child, I assumed you were a woman until I saw your name was Danny. But do, inquire about depression. I understand that A.D.D. and depression many times, go hand in hand. |
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