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Posted by rjlockhart04-08 on November 14, 2011, at 22:22:59
I looked up this medication and it looks like it does have some stimulanting properties. I'm already taking Wellbutrin and its fail because my body system resists the effects of these medication. I don't know why, it just does. And I am very low on options for treating ADHD. Its my main problem. All the depression I expience is because of my failures in work and causes me to get depressed because of my bad performance at work. Well, I do expience depression but It would be much better if I could function and operate like a normal human and have normal attnetion span, listening skills. I mean I am normal, but I just have many things that hinder me to live a normal life. I sometimes live in isoluation because that's the only safe ... option I feel. I hate getting critized by others, you know i've talked about joining the marines and army and I just know that would be nightmare for me with the lack of attention span I have, but really If I got determined enough to face the grueling reality of the military I could do it. There would be much struggle but I would make it. I just need to make a choice.
What are some useful options that I could use. Rerember it has to be non-stimulant. I can't get on a stimulant until I've fully moved out of my house because my mother will not tolerate them.
??? umm lol, just some options here?? ;)
Matt
Posted by Christ_empowered on November 15, 2011, at 16:28:20
In reply to Vivactil for ADHD...i need some options., posted by rjlockhart04-08 on November 14, 2011, at 22:22:59
OK, personally, I think you should reduce/discontinue some or all of your meds, stay off psychiatric meds (and out of shrinks' offices) for, say, 6 months-1 year, and then reassess your situation and need for meds.
If I was taking 20mgs Zyprexa, I wouldn't be able to concentrate either. I don't think adding a TCA to a multi-drug, largely ineffective combo would be a wise decision.
Posted by Chairman_MAO on November 17, 2011, at 6:58:53
In reply to Vivactil for ADHD...i need some options., posted by rjlockhart04-08 on November 14, 2011, at 22:22:59
> I can't get on a stimulant until I've fully moved out of my house because my mother will not tolerate them.
? If your doctor wants you to try a stimulant and your mother has a problem, it's time for a sit-down with all of you so she can hopefully be set straight. Have you tried that before?
There are more important things to worry about--like your wellness--than whether or not you are taking a psychostimulant.
Posted by softheprairie on November 19, 2011, at 0:26:05
In reply to Vivactil for ADHD...i need some options., posted by rjlockhart04-08 on November 14, 2011, at 22:22:59
Yes, I think Vivactil is a possibility; either that or desipramine might be stimulant-ish for you.
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