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Re: Depression? whats that? i can't remember

Posted by chujoe on June 4, 2010, at 17:41:23

In reply to Re: Depression? whats that? i can't remember » Bob, posted by Conundrum on June 4, 2010, at 15:08:33

I have had lifelong anxiety / depression for which I at first took Zoloft, then later cymbalta, which I'm on now. With my depression / anxiety effectively managed, I was diagnosed with ADD, a dx that made sense of all kinds of problems I've had in the past. I now take Ritalin SR 20 mg with the option of adding another 5 or 10 mg late in the day. The SR lasts about eight hours. I have not been on this regimen very long, but it has certainly helped me focus and concentrate. Interestingly, I notice that it also brightens my mood, partly by itself I think, but also because I don't have the ADD frustration contributing to my anxiety / depression. I hope it continues to work.

In NY state the law on controlled substances is really strict & the control & auditing system makes sure I can't refill a prescription until I have used up the previous one. I have some substance abuse history & I can honestly say that, while I want to be sure I am taking enough Ritalin, I am not tempted to exceed the maximum daily dose. Ritalin tends to help with impulse control! :)


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