Posted by nightlight on December 20, 2001, at 11:24:39
In reply to Santa Claus Adderall?, posted by JohnX2 on December 19, 2001, at 19:14:16
>
> Well its that time of year and I opted out
> of visiting my family because I just saw the
> peckerheads in Nov and its too cold up there.
> So now I get some time to myself, but unfortunately
> that time may include the holidays. I don't want
> to be sitting in my bed depressed at this most
> vulnerable time of year for me. I'm still tinkering
> in the middle of a Wellbutrin trial, but don't know
> when it will kick in.
>
> So tomorrow I see my pdoc, and I'm wondering if it
> would be out of line to really push him hard just this
> once to write me a 2 week script for Adderall. This would
> get me through this tough time, help me lose the 15 lbs
> I gained on Zyprexa, and help me get a lot of things
> done around the house that have been sorely in need
> of attention. Personally, I'm not convinced I shouldn't
> be on a stimulant anyways. I've been prescribed
> Adderall twice by 2 other pdocs. So far Adderall is the only
> thing that consistantly relieved my depression. Go
> for it?
>
> -johnJohn~
I wd. want the Adderall, too. I respond well to stimulants, and quickly).I would be cautious in approaching the doc for precribing Adderall while in the middle of a trial of WB (which can be a very stimulating drug in itself).
1. The effects of the adderall cd. skew results of the WB trial.
2. How does ur p-doc feel about rx'g controlled substances? U are on klonopin, right? My (previous) docs were really reluctant about p-stims, but more liberal (slightly) w/klonopin/ painkillers.
3. For what purpose did ur prev. docs prescribe the Adderall? Was it for the ADD u don't think u actually have (I may be confusing u w/another poster) to augment A-D's, or combat fatigue...?
What doses of Add. have you used in past?Having at least had experience w/the Adderall is a point in your favor. I don't know how relaxed the rapport b/t u and ur dr. is, but, I know that many doctors wd. recoil at the idea of prescribing a highly controlled substance in order to simply help their patient have a productive, happier holiday and lose a few pounds along the way...!
But, if y'all do have good rapport, and you believe you need this chemical support in order to not fall victim to what can be a *serious* slip into holiday blues syndrome (which has often dragged me down into true depressive 'pit-land'), then I think you asking for the Adderall cd. be considered a reasonable request.
But, I would keep the conversation serious, and perhaps not mention that u are interested in the anorectic effect of the drug. (Unless u have the type of doc who often precribes anorectics to counteract weight gain due to other Rx'd meds).
Anyway, it's worth a shot. Did Adderall not complicate ur pain syndrome due to increased muscle tension? I know it can for me, but, I need it desperately to function *at all* and I use klonopin, soma, propoxyphene, stretching, exercise
& drinking lots of water to off-set any added tension which complicates myofascial pain in my neck shoulders,etc. Without the Adderall, I am semi-conscious, in the bed, or on the couch for most of the day (or want to be!) and I wd. not be able to maintain my new part-time job, or the increased function I now enjoy. (Still far below 'normal', but I am grateful for 'this').
Now must find the proper A-D to support mood and activation while also giving me additional anxiolytic support. I've been on a 2-mo. trial of zoloft, saw p-doc y'day, am switching to Effexor today, cause had no effect from zoloft.Please keep us posted.
I am really curious as to what ur doc's reply will be. I hope it is positive.
'whatever gets you thru the night...is alright,alright...' (within reason)I feel that way about the holidays, myself, and alcohol is not an option for me (altho it used to be, and helped me many a tough holiday gathering).
But, it gives me rebound depression something fierce, and often triggers pain that is difficult to treat.Sorry to babble on.
I wish you lots of holiday luck and hope u make the best of ur solitude. What I wouldn't give for a week alone.....ah, nirvana, IF my head is in the right place!nightlight
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