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Re: ADHD, inattentive type

Posted by Kathi on April 8, 2001, at 17:57:30

In reply to Re: ADHD, inattentive type » MarkG, posted by KarenB on April 6, 2001, at 19:45:15

> M0
> ark,
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> As stimulants go, Adderall worked best for me and had less of a "edge" that the others did. It is also loneger acting. Ritalin was like a very quick increase in energy and focus, then the big crash about lunchtime.
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> One thing you may want to look for: if you feel "amped out" or manic when taking these, ADD may not be your problem.
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> I may add that I was misdiagnosed when I was thought to have ADD, inattentive type. I am actually Bipolar, of which some symptoms mimic ADD. I too scored extremely high on several online ADD tests. I have had trouble following complicated directions, especially when written, although I possess a high I.Q. To a novice, it looks just like ADD. Bipolar Disorder causes inability to "focus" and concentration problems.
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> I suggest you see an excellent mood disorder specialist. Even if your insurance doesn't cover it, it is well worth the money spent. The guy I saw is world renowned, was $300 cash for the hour consultation, no insurance accepted. He is (I believe) head of the Psychiatry Dept. at the major university where I had my appt. and known for many acclaimed published research papers. He's good. Very good.
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> Hope you find what works for you.
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> Karen


> >
>Hi Mark
> Karen has a very good point. Many diagnosis overlap their symptoms and make it hard to figure out what it is you have. I also have a mild bipolar 11 AND ADD (the inatentive type like you describe, with a couple other anxiety disorders kicking around. The stimulants put me in a hyper almost manic state (though my bipolar does not really get into the manic stage)so I am unable to take the stimulants. If or when you are perscribed any meds, go online and check out as many places as you can about the drug(like this site. It really does help out tremensly!
Good luck to you!! Let us know what works...also the correct diet for add is extremely importand. There are sites out there for ADD and diet or alternative meds for ADD, etc. all worth checking into. Best of luck to you! Kathi (karen)
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