Posted by alley on April 11, 2002, at 16:10:49
In reply to Re: Adderall XR, posted by noa on April 11, 2002, at 15:54:32
> Christina and Alley--thanks for your responses.
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> Adderall does help, I think. When I first switched from Ritalin SR to Adderall, I noticed that it helped me feel calmer and more focused.
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> As for how much it contributes to helping my depression, I think it does a lot, but it is hard for me, at this point, with all the meds added to the cocktail at different points in time, to discern which medicines are helping and which are going along for the ride.
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> I'm doing pretty well. I think I have some lingering dysthymia, but not major--some motivational problems, anxieties, some pessimism, etc. But, I have only had a few breakthrough depressions in the past 6 months, and when they happen, they abate very quickly--1 or 2 days. Of course, I am still dealing with underlying issues and putting life back together after major depression, but I have made a lot of progress.
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> Now my quest, in terms of medication, is more about reducing or eliminating some of the annoying side effects.im sorry to hear about the lingering depression..i know how that can be...i have quite a few cycling stages myself...and thats what the topamax is for and i guess the celexa contributes some too..i dont know what else your on but i hope its working..and i know what you mean about the side effects! oyee theyre annoying! i dont eat all day and then at like 12 at night i get hungry and thats soo unhealthy for a girl my age..but i have managed to lose about 20 pounds while on my combo...so im not too bummed out 8o) and its right in time for prom lol...but my parents do get annoyed that i dont eat...as do my friends...but thats just the way it is its like the thought of food turns me off...does anyone else get that whith adderall..i know with other stimulants i was not as hungry but never turned off from food that i wouldnt eat at all..
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