Posted by stargazer2 on May 7, 2010, at 13:41:37
In reply to Re: Cymbalta/ADHD/Topamax- reply to Chujoe » hrguru, posted by chujoe on May 7, 2010, at 12:30:29
Hi,
I saw my pdoc yesterday and although I had had previous success once using Adderall XR many years ago, my doc wanted me to start on Vyvanse, which he said lasts longer than Adderall XR and is similar in action (true?).Took my first dose about 10 AM and although I felt little in the first few hours, I came home and have been fairly productive since then. Too early to tell but I will post my results, if not daily, every few days. I may start a post on Vyvanse alone, to make sure others that can add their feedback see it.
I am feeling extrmely optimistic right now as I am convinced this has been the missing link inthe 20+ years of treatment for depression I have undergone, almost half my life.
I know if I was diagnosed today, I would have had a much better chance of being way beyond this point in my life. Nothing is guaranteed but I feel I have lost out to alot of opportunities due to neglecting this component of my depression.
I would be happy if I could have success with this and get back to working again, as I have at least another 10+ years to go. Of course it could all be just a figment of my imagination, but I hope and pray that this approach to treatment allows me a chance for normalcy and feeling good about myself, that I have been seeking for so long.
Fighting to have a normal life is exhausting and as long as my depression does not return with a vengeance, while I try and get the meds right, I will have a fighting chance.
Stargazer
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