Posted by KimberlyDi on September 10, 2003, at 8:18:40
In reply to Re: Typical ADHD w/ atypical side effects?, posted by femlite on September 9, 2003, at 15:11:27
Strattera is what I'm on for ADD/ADHD. It's NOT a stimulant. I noticed the first sign of improvement this morning (started last Friday) with the Scrunchi Success Story (has to do with needing scrunchi for a bath, walking to bedroom to get one, get distracted, forget, go back to bathroom, and repeat... 3 or 4 times.) I was able to backtrack and remember the first time.
The fact that you're upset with your therapist about going over your childhood indicates that he/she may be onto something. I quit my first therapist because she wanted to discuss my relationship with my mother. Years later I realized that she was right. But hey, it's OK to vent about your frustrations and get feedback to help you thru this difficult time.
Good Luck!
KDi in Texas
> > <<What medications does classic ADHD point to other than Wellbutrin? Stimulants like the various amphetamines
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> > I really dont want further stimulation.>>
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> > Stimulants have a calming affect on people with ADD/ADHD.
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> > KDi in Texas
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> Thanks for the info KDi.
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> I have a feeling if I ask for stimulants, she will say what she said when I asked for sleep aids, "Lets avoid anything addicting"
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> Im so tired of hearing that. Ive quit more "addicting" things in my life than many people can imagine. I really have. Im not interested in becoming non functioning.
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> Im sorry if it sounds like Im ranting. It has nothing to do with you. Im pretty upset at the moment. I just came from my first session of therapy. She wants to connect all my mental and pysical ailments to my traumatic childhood.
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> I dont even care. Ive tried meditation, (shes recomending relaxation therapy), yoga, every diet imaginable, scads of vitamins, chiropractry, accupunture, and God. Some of those things are still very much apart of my life. They have all helped at some level. None them have alleviated my mental quagmire.
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> I just want to get on with my life. Im so tired of people telling and not listening to me.
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> Thanks for listening.
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