Posted by Solstice on February 24, 2012, at 19:23:45
In reply to Ritalin ok for long-term use?, posted by waterfall on February 24, 2012, at 19:11:37
> My psych prescribed Ritalin for me as I was spending hours at work just staring out the window unable to concentrate or get anything done. I was feeling incompetent, stupid, and worried about my demanding, high-pressure job. I started taking 15 mg of Ritalin every day two weeks ago and it's completely changed my work life. I feel smart again, I'm productive, I don't feel like quitting or finding a less demanding job, I enjoy challenges, etc. I'm worried that I'm mis-using the Ritalin. Has anyone else had such positive results from it - and is it commonly prescribed in a situation like mine? I'll also be talking to my doctor about this next week. I haven't seen her since the turn-around.
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> I'm bi-polar and also take Depakote, Klonopin, and am making a switch from Risperdal to Zyprexa. I'm not noticing any symptoms of hypomania.
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> Thanks for any feedback.
Hi Waterfall..It would not be uncommon for someone with Bipolar to also have ADD. I don't know if you're hyperactive, but you certainly sound like you have the daydreaming variety. It can be hard to identify ADD when it is comorbid with bipolar because distractability is a core symptom for both.
My daughter(she has ADHD and Bipolar with hypomania), anyway, she has been taking stimulants for 13 years.. no problems. She is smart, creative, and an achiever.. but she cannot function without her stimulants (and bipolar meds).
As long as you take it as prescribed and don't try to sell it on the street, you aren't misusing it :-)
Solstice
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