Posted by 10derheart on August 2, 2011, at 23:45:55
In reply to Re: I started Strattera please review, posted by rjlockhart04-08 on August 2, 2011, at 14:21:54
I only have a minute for right now tonight, but let me say 2 things....
1, I doubt 40 mgs would do it for you because it's simply not enough for your body weight as a guy. Look it up and you will see the ratio of mg/kg of body weight means you'll likely need much more. 40 mg did something for me, but 80 mg was/is awesome.
2. I've never taken Wellbutrin. In fact. I've only had four psych meds in my body ever - Prozac, Ritalin, Strattera and Ativan. So I can't really compare energizing qualities. I didn't need energizing. I needed focus, calming for the barrage of input/thoughts distracting me, clarity, quiet, ability to make executive decisions and not get that "paralysis of will" all the time. Strat helped hugely with all of those. It was smooth, gentle, nothing like Ritalin which always felt more focused on focus but didn't do as much for the other issues.
After 7+ years, I don't know exactly how it feels for me....since it's hard to recall the other way of feeling, but I can function. I don't lose everything. I can focus and tear myself away. I can organize and decide stuff better, though it still feels overwhelming at times. I have had to have much therapy AND little lifestyle tweaks as well as Great sleep, healthy food and a bunch of other things. It's a combined strategy to keepthe ADD craziness and depression away.
I'll be back soon....gotta run
MDD (presently in complete remission); ADD-Inattentive type; mild anxiety (not fomally dx'd)
Meds: Strattera 80 mg q day
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