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Re: ADD, depression, dysthymia

Posted by michael on April 1, 2000, at 0:05:52

In reply to Re: ADD, depression, dysthymia, posted by Sarah on March 31, 2000, at 21:51:14

> Michael... Most ppl are born with ADD, it can be accuired, but usually with some sort of head trauma. I am by no means a pro at this, but I wouldn't think of it as ADD. It does mimic bi polar, and at times good ole depression. (depression goes along with most cases of untreated ADD, though...) I would certainly bring it up with the Doc, though. I have also medicated with ephedra in the past, all I can say is it is a sorry excuse for a stimulant and I always felt very depressed when I would finally crash from it. I don't have that problem with Adderall. I always feel fine when it wears off at the end of the day, and have a good nights sleep. Anyway, I would have a talk with my doc... Hope I have helped...
> Sarah


Hey Sarah,

Thanks for the reply. I kind of didn't think the ADD thing was the best fit (not that I know which of the names/labels is the best fit...)

Anyway, I definitely plan to mention it to my doc (new doc for me - 2nd visit), although I don't know her well yet, I get the feeling she's pretty conservative... (ie: "stilmulant evasive")

As for the ephedra - not sure, but I think that ephedrine is like "refined ephedra", for lack or a more apporpriate term... I know a number of states have made it no longer available over the counter. Although I've never experienced the crash... For me, it's always been like a couple cups of coffee is supposed to be, w/o being so wired...

Anyway, thanks again for the feedback, I appreciate it.
michael


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