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Best Stim for this situation? Please Help!!!

Posted by becksA on September 1, 2004, at 12:22:20

I read in the above post about aderall augmenting anxiety and depression, which is exactly what I'm being treated for with Neurontin...I take dexadrine spansules (30mg twice daily) for ADHD and it seems to have no negative effects that I can notice....unless its been adding to the anxiety, which I highly doubt, because we've known about this for longer than I've been on the dexadrine.
If I suffer from anxiety/depression, would it be wiser to stay on the dexadrine or would aderall be OK? (I have discussed with my pdoc the switch to Aderall because now that I'm out of college (i.e. homework), I need a stimulant less for direct focusing on work, but more for general life organization, and staying on top of things...Thanks so much

 

a natural alternative for ADD » becksA

Posted by alesta on September 1, 2004, at 14:14:57

In reply to Best Stim for this situation? Please Help!!!, posted by becksA on September 1, 2004, at 12:22:20

hi,

i just wanted to suggest a possible effective alternative.

check out this site:
http://1stholistic.com/Reading/health/A2004/health-your-secret-weapon-against.htm

if you decide to try it, make sure to get the suntheanine brand of l-theanine. this is very important, or else you may not be getting very pure stuff. i think you should at least give this stuff a shot. you have ADD due to a dopamine depletion. l-theanine addresses this problem, as due your stimulants, but is probably safer and has no side effects. just thought i'd spread the word on this supplement for add.

amy

> I read in the above post about aderall augmenting anxiety and depression, which is exactly what I'm being treated for with Neurontin...I take dexadrine spansules (30mg twice daily) for ADHD and it seems to have no negative effects that I can notice....unless its been adding to the anxiety, which I highly doubt, because we've known about this for longer than I've been on the dexadrine.
> If I suffer from anxiety/depression, would it be wiser to stay on the dexadrine or would aderall be OK? (I have discussed with my pdoc the switch to Aderall because now that I'm out of college (i.e. homework), I need a stimulant less for direct focusing on work, but more for general life organization, and staying on top of things...Thanks so much

 

Re: a natural alternative for ADD

Posted by becksA on September 1, 2004, at 14:31:51

In reply to a natural alternative for ADD » becksA, posted by alesta on September 1, 2004, at 14:14:57

I'll admit I've always been very skeptical to natural and herbal alternatives...(Mostly because if they spend so much money paying these highly trained doctors to concoct these drugs, why would something from the ground work as well?)
Let's say for argument's sake that this would work with my attention...would it work with the other things I'm looking for? As I said before I'm looking less for concentration as I'm now out of college and essay-writing, etc., and looking more for a drug that will help with my ADD in the overall more generalized sense, i.e. keeping my life together, not forgetting things, being late to appointments or work, and keeping organized.
Thanks

 

Re: Best Stim for this situation? Please Help!!!

Posted by Hattree on September 1, 2004, at 14:57:46

In reply to Best Stim for this situation? Please Help!!!, posted by becksA on September 1, 2004, at 12:22:20

The nice thing about stimulants is that there's no real downside to trying different ones...if you switch back to the old one it will work just the same as before. It appears to be a matter of personal preference. I get short-tempered on Adderall XR, though not so much on others.

ps. I share your skepticism about non-pharmaceutical solutions (look how ephedra turned out). The amino acids didn't do anything for me, but there's no downside to trying that, either.

 

Re: a natural alternative for ADD

Posted by alesta on September 1, 2004, at 14:59:06

In reply to Re: a natural alternative for ADD, posted by becksA on September 1, 2004, at 14:31:51

> I'll admit I've always been very skeptical to natural and herbal alternatives...(Mostly because if they spend so much money paying these highly trained doctors to concoct these drugs, why would something from the ground work as well?)
> Let's say for argument's sake that this would work with my attention...would it work with the other things I'm looking for? As I said before I'm looking less for concentration as I'm now out of college and essay-writing, etc., and looking more for a drug that will help with my ADD in the overall more generalized sense, i.e. keeping my life together, not forgetting things, being late to appointments or work, and keeping organized.
> Thanks

your welcome. yes, it increases concentration and mood, and decreases anxiety. i think it would be perfect for you. it works within about 30 minutes so you'll know right away how you feel about it. you can adjust your dose if you like, though..and most doctors never seem to be open to natural remedies. but don't let that stop you...

i know the vitamin world brand is a good one to try if you'd like a recommendation. i think jarrow might be a good brand as well...

 

Re: a natural alternative for ADD

Posted by becksA on September 1, 2004, at 15:37:57

In reply to a natural alternative for ADD » becksA, posted by alesta on September 1, 2004, at 14:14:57

Wait, did I read it wrong, or in your first post didn't you say I should try a brand different to the one you mentioned in your second follow-up post?

 

Re: a natural alternative for ADD

Posted by alesta on September 1, 2004, at 16:21:37

In reply to Re: a natural alternative for ADD, posted by becksA on September 1, 2004, at 15:37:57

sorry if i'm confusing you. these two brands should be good as well, the vitamin world brand for sure. here is some info (in quotes) i've pasted from the internet to clarify this:

>>"One word of caution: many products are being sold as l-theanine which are, in fact, simple green tea extracts. To test for pure l-theanine, simply open one of the capsules and taste the powder. It should not be overly bitter (though it will not be sweet)-- and its smell somewhat resembles that of cocoa.

For those of you who have not received any benefit from L-Theanine, first consider my word of caution above. If it turns out that what you have bought is in fact genuine theanine and not green tea extract, you may want to consider trying Suntheanine (patent-pending), which is the purest, most readily absorbable and efficacious of the many theanine products on the market. Dosage: 100 mg. capsule
Frequency: 1 capsule 4 x day
Total Length: several weeks
Brand: Vitamin World "

good luck!
amy :)

 

Re: a natural alternative for ADD--becks

Posted by alesta on September 1, 2004, at 16:27:29

In reply to Re: a natural alternative for ADD, posted by alesta on September 1, 2004, at 16:21:37

that info came from a review on l-theanine. so ignore the "total length" at the end, as that was how long she'd been taking it before reviewing the product.

also, that was her individual dosage she listed. you may need to up the dose, as it is individual preference. there is no "set" dose you should take. you have to experiment for yourself.

amy :)


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