Posted by socialdeviantjeff on March 12, 2004, at 2:07:59
In reply to Re: Child use of Ritalin causing adult problems? LONG, posted by HappyGirl on March 11, 2004, at 17:04:37
> Hi:
> In my knowledge, those who was on 'Ritalin' and other form of ADD/ADDH drugs in their childhood, regardless their age, have a tendency of developing psychiatric problems in their later lives, especially in their early 20's. The #1 category seems Bipolar Disorder. However, this is just 'rough/general statistic' polls, no any definite proof on this.
> However, in my guess, if there is a family/genetic history as to mental disorder, you might have more prone to get mental disorder whether you took any psycho.med. in your childhood.There is a history, but not severe.
> As having said that, if there are numerous adverse effects due to 'Ritalin,' possibly many of those who was on Ritalin already went to the court to 'sue' its maker. If this did never occur, then I just dismiss this suspicion concerning any bad stories related to Ritalin. Rather, to me, there are many of those who was/are on Ritalin seem quite happy about good results from Ritalin, otherwise their academic performance might have 'a big impact.'
When I was on it, I did well for the most part.
> If you want to know more about the adverse/bad effects from Ritalin, you may ask your pdoc. straightforwardly whether Ritalin causing your currect 'Med. Sensitives' to number of psycho.meds. you were on.
I plan to. This was sort of a new idea. My pdoc either doesn't want to tell me or doesn't know why I get these sensetivities.
> Also, as someone suggesting, ... I too agree that you may get a benefit from 'talk therapy,' as seeing you have some 'unsolved' or 'deep inside' emotional and psychological problems aside from your Bipolar. But, this is just my personal opinion based on my own personal problem originated from my childhood.
I think a lot of my probs are bchildhod based. Sadly I can't afford talk therapy.
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