Posted by violette on June 19, 2010, at 19:03:21
In reply to Re: anyone here had neuropsychological testing done? » linkadge, posted by g_g_g_unit on June 19, 2010, at 10:01:19
Sometimes when psychiatrists say moderately depressed, they mean dysthmia. And depression can be more of a side effect of ADD or anxiety or more permanent issues rather than primary. Maybe that's what he/she meant? People who don't respond to ADs sometimes have more permanent traits, as some research shows. On the other hand, my PDoc told me some people just don't respond to SSRIs, but will respond well to NA or dopamine targeting drugs...so maybe you are just have not yet found the appropriate cocktail?
What you meant by depersonalization was not clear to me, but that's why I chose some of those articles I listed.
"i'm chronically depersonalized, and only really able to compulsively ruminate"
You mentioned SSRIs and MAOIs, but how did you respond to stimulants?
A patient doesn't have to have the official diagnosis of ADD to be prescribed stimulants as you probably already know. A think its reasonable to try them and the diagnosis isn't the most relevant thing here...Some psychiatrists will prescribe them 'off label' regardless of diagnosis. Maybe conservative PDocs do not do this, but I know several who use stimulants to augment for depression or dysthmia, especially if other things don't work.
I wonder why your PDoc is so hesitant to consider ADD?
Good luck!
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