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Posted by a bitter brew on May 1, 2008, at 2:30:51
i read noa's long post, and I couldn't believe how exact to the last word, is the same issues I have. I take effexor xr, and have for over a year. It works great for my anxiety. Although I started taking Adderall xr 30 mg this last december of '07. OCD and odd related quirks run in my family. I have had picking issues since I could remember. I used to shave off my mosquitoe bites with my mom's razor, when I was 5 maybe six. I would shock my parents with my bloody legs, and my serene face.
That was the only real picking I did until I discovered what zits, and pimples were. I had some control, becuase I was a teen and wanted to wear a swim suit and tank tops without looking like I always had chicken pox. But i had to plan my outfits accordding to how bad i damaged myself.
I got pregnant and married and things weren't so bad, at least it wasn't a real concern of mine, until this last winter. Which I would have to assume Adderall is the culprit. I can attack myself so bad that I cry to my husband. He complains that I spend too much time in the bathroom and I don't spend the time with him. Then I feel so bad about how I look, and ashamed and embarrassed and disapointed in myself. how can I make love to my husband if I don't feel sexy. I think it's safe to say that it affects my marriage too, the precious time wasted, I could have been with my husband. That and sometimes I attack him too, searching him for anything to squeeze or pluck. He's amazing to allow me to take out my compulsion to him.
the answer to the problem seems clear. But adderall is the only thing that has really helped with my ADD. I get things done, and actually finish pojects, and when I wasn't on it, I would get depressed and overwhelmed and wouldn't have the motivation to even start on a chore or project, because of my lack of confidence to actually finish it.
I have a doctors appt soon. So I guess we will see what happens. otherwise I would love anybodys thoughts or ideas. Thanks for reading!!
Posted by SteelyDan on May 1, 2008, at 10:40:56
In reply to Re: Stimulants increasing anxiety, OCD? (long), posted by a bitter brew on May 1, 2008, at 2:30:51
I have read and definitely believe stimulants can cause an increase in anxiety, and OCD symptoms.
-Dan
Posted by Phillipa on May 1, 2008, at 10:45:56
In reply to Re: Stimulants increasing anxiety, OCD? (long) » a bitter brew, posted by SteelyDan on May 1, 2008, at 10:40:56
Maybe an ad for OCD? Phillipa
Posted by dbc on May 1, 2008, at 14:30:36
In reply to Re: Stimulants increasing anxiety, OCD? (long), posted by Phillipa on May 1, 2008, at 10:45:56
NE reuptake inhibition + amphetamine would make most people neurotic and high strung.
Posted by undopaminergic on May 2, 2008, at 15:49:53
In reply to Re: Stimulants increasing anxiety, OCD? (long), posted by a bitter brew on May 1, 2008, at 2:30:51
Have you tried replacing Effexor with Zoloft or Paxil? Or replacing Adderall with Provigil, Concerta, or Focalin? Memantine can be worth experimenting with for both ADD and OCD, and guanfacine (Tenex) can be useful for ADD (don't know about OCD).
Posted by a bitter brew on May 9, 2008, at 21:43:27
In reply to Re: Stimulants increasing anxiety, OCD? (long), posted by undopaminergic on May 2, 2008, at 15:49:53
I havent made my appointment with my doctor, but I stopped taking my Adderall. My picking seems to have slowed down quite a bit. At least I have more self control it seems. So the Adderall defintatly makes my OCD worse, and the compulsions are not that hard to avoid. But now it seems I don't have any motivation to get anything done. I'm a little bit of a health freak, and I didn't want to take Adderall forever because of what it does to your heart or the rest of your body. So now I'm looking for something natural to help with my motivation, and concentration. Any body with any ideas??
Posted by undopaminergic on May 9, 2008, at 22:47:52
In reply to Looking for Natural motivator, and energy booster » undopaminergic, posted by a bitter brew on May 9, 2008, at 21:43:27
Cocaine is a natural plant alkaloid extracted from the leaves of the Coca bush (Erythroxylum Coca and some related species). The unprocessed leaf can also be chewed or used to prepare a herbal infusion - Coca tea - but this may not be potent enough for more severe amotivational cases.
Other than that, I don't know of any effective natural remedies.
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