Posted by ihatedrugs on October 6, 2010, at 23:21:08
In reply to Re: Most success with adderrall for depression » ihatedrugs, posted by floatingbridge on October 6, 2010, at 1:48:51
Ha ha, funny how we want to hear a concrete diagnosis. I told my husband I would rather take Lupus than hearing one more time that everything looks great. I think stimulants arm us with the ability of using something whenever our bodies can't respond. Everytime I have a mandatory meeting early in the morning I thank the Lord for Adderall because I know I couldn't get out of bed. And I don't know if you've noticed but when I take Adderall not only does it affect my mood but my body aches seem to subside as well.
Perhaps you could try another stimulant other that Dex. I alternate between Nuvigil and adderall and so far no problems.
As for teaching, it is a most difficult job as you work in various capacities; teacher, advisor; friend; mother; shoulder to cry on; control outbursts; hear f you more than you care to, deal with psycho parents, demanding administration...However, those few students you actually reach, make it all worthwhile.
Good luck and hope the bleeding stops soon.
> My shrink prescribed dex after treating me for about 8 months. I didn't ask, was scared, and only much later realized how *lucky* I was. Most docs are scared, brainwashed, cautious....
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> Yeah, turned the lights on so to speak. However, I'm afraid my depression is bleeding through :(. Oh well.
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> He said a few weeks ago that twenty years ago he would NEVER had prescribed it--let alone let me adjust my daily dose. Said he was brainwashed by FDA and popular addiction studies.
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> Hope it works and keeps working. Didn't know you have obscure physical symptoms to deal with. I do, too. My doctors are so happy happy with all the negative tests results. I swear sometimes I'd welcome a lupus diagnosis, as terrible as that sounds.
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> Hang in there lady. And don't take my downturn of mood as an indicator of your success' longevity.
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> A high-school teacher? Wow! That's demanding work. Do you find it rewarding.
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> Good to see you again
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