according to some books I read on Adult AD/HD some become withdrawn others others are very talkative and slightly paranoid. I was diagnosed with AD/HD so I know that I have it...I believe my paranoia leads me to call people and also to be clingy.
I was simply asking if strattera would help my symptoms. I was not asking if I had AD/HD---i know i do.
I don't think it will help because I don't think the problem you describe is an ADD symptom. Unless it's a question of impulsivity... but it sounds more like compulsivity, and I don't think Strattera targets that. Good luck with it -- talk to your doctor! Just because your ADD is being treated doesn't mean that all the issues in your life will be cured (or that they are even related). Wordwoman38658.9012037037Yep, I think I understood your question. I don't doubt that you have ADHD. Strattera can help with ADHD symptoms. It does not necessarily cure everything that ails you, though. ADHDers can share similar personality traits, but ADHD meds do not target shared traits or even shared problems. They target standard ADHD symptoms. When an ADHD drug is tested, they are investigating whether see if it helps people pay attention (usually by giving test subjects a standardized test before and after treatment). It is not tested to see if it helps people be less clingy, because that is not an official ADHD symptom. OK thanks. I went to the doctor today and they believe I have some anxiety as well as the ADHD were contributes to it. the constant chatter is the ADHD, the paranoia and therefor cligniness comes from the anxiety.I am 24 years old and was recently diagnosed with ADHD. For so many reasons it is a relief to know why i was behaving in some ways. i can relate to a lot of what everyone is saying in here. I have never really had a hard time making friends, but I have trouble keeping them--especially females. I become very clingy and want to be "best friends" too fast.
I am very outgoing and love to go places and meet new people. One problem with wanting to become great friends so fast is that I push myself on people.
You all have mentioned that you hate calling people and the phone, i am the exact opposite I call all my friends non-stop. Its like i drunk dial when I am completely sober!! Almost as if I think everyone is hanging out without me, or there is something interesting going on that i am not a part of.
I just started taking strattera, do you guys think that this will help my obsession and need to constantly be calling? its been almost a month..no real change. Any advice?