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Re: Im such in nervous mood » rjlockhart

Posted by Racer on August 6, 2007, at 23:21:31

In reply to Re: Im such in nervous mood, posted by rjlockhart on August 6, 2007, at 22:54:56

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> Look im telling you so far the strattera has only one benefit, increased alertness. Thats it.

Um... I think that's what you're looking for in an ADHD medication, isn't it? The ability to be alert, to focus? How's it doing for you in that respect?

Here's the thing: psychostimulants have pretty distinct effects. Aside from the improvement they provide in ADHD symptoms, they're also fun -- which is why you can't take them while you live under your mother's roof. Strattera won't have those same fun effects, it won't feel like stimulants do -- but it might still be helpful for you. You just started it, I hope you'll give it a chance. It might just do what it's supposed to do -- help you get alert and focussed.

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> And someone with a nervous disorder, and bipoler (rapid cycling) i dont know if im going to continue it.

Where did this diagnosis come from? I know you describe your night-time state as "manic," but I don't know that I'd characterize it that way. And what do you mean by "rapid cycling?" I suspect I'll get a lot of flack here, but "rapid cycling" in a formal sense usually means cycling over a matter of weeks, rather than months. It is very, very rare for someone to have the kind of "rapid cycling" you're describing -- that usually comes with anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and substance misuse. Has your doctor made a formal diagnosis of bipolar? And, if so, why hasn't he brought up a mood stabilizer? If he hasn't made that diagnosis, if that's something you've made on your own, I urge you to discuss it with your doctor. If you're right about it, there are much better ways to treat your symptoms.

Good luck.


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