Do I belong here? Confused... | ADHD Information

Adderall wasn't the first med they tried w/me.  Straterra was.  I liked it, Doc didn't.  Adderall was 2nd.  So far so good.  My boss likes me on it.  My family likes me on it, the only problem I have had is I have become more aware of  things going on around me.  I was so unaware before.  Now, I know.  hmmmm  Wouldn't go back tho.   Good Luck, Keano.


keano,

 I would remember, adderall is the first med I think they all try.


 Just tell him what it is doing and maybe you will try something else.


 Adderall does take about a week to fully feel the benefits. But not if your having sides.

 And yes, adhd is usually not alone in a dx, there usually is another dx as well. It just takes longer to find it.

 Your experiencing, HYPER FOCUS. that means you are in tune with the items your working with. Not obsession.

 Drugs are not for everybody, medications work, sometimes, and sometimes alternates work. It will take time to find the right thing for you.

 But you do depend on your wife, She IS in a sense your mother.

 Mine is as well. I had to get her to understand that it is not that I need her to be mommy, I just need her to steer me every once in a while.

 Your wife has been through hell with you. Mine has as well. Make sure you tell them that you do rely on them and that you need her, and love her.

and yes, you belong here.
takbogusnshovit38684.7300810185Oh - yeah, sounds like you belong If you are ADD not ADHD I don't know why the doctor put you on Adderall.   Now I am no expert but from reading other posts I THINK Adderall is for the hyperactivity.  Don't take my word for it -- post on the medications topic and see what others think.

You don't have to be on medication if you don't want to.   Did you report these side effects to your doctor? 

Also check out the alternatives topics if you just don't like the idea of medication.  It takes a lot of study, but there are other things to try if you want to.

I do feel you need to post under medications as there are people who could advise you better than I.

Hello all. This is long but please read. I was recently diagnosed by my therapist and also a psychiatrist as being ADD but I am confused about a few things.

What I do know: I have depression and anxiety problems. This known before ADD being found.

I took Prozac and it helped. No more wet eyes, and anxiety was calmed down. Sex drive also slowed down a bit but it helped in long run. I am now off Prozac seeing how I do.

Now recently since I was seeing a therapist he felt I had ADD. so I went to a psychiatrist who felt the same. He put me on Adderall XR which I took for a week.

I hated it, it made my anxiety worse, and emotions flew up and down, heart raced etc.

I guess what I am asking is can depression and anxiety be a separate issue from ADD?

And if I have gotten this far having ADD my whole life do I need drugs? and if I take drugs what can I expect from them? What am I even looking for in them?

I am not hyper first of all but do have the following symptoms:

I have always been consistently late for work, class or appts 90% of time.

I could never pass basic 8th grade algebra I just couldn't wrap my mind around. (no I am not stupid).

I am a musician and start lots of projects without finishing of the last. I prefer to have a few going at the same time.

I must have the latest gear/equipment. Without that I can't finish song or project. when I do get gear I do loads of tests instead of getting on with it.

As a living I am graphic designer but seem more interested in doing tests on how things work (FX etc) then the actual end result.

I tend to get great ideas and invest alot of money and time researching into these ideas that never take and are forgotten about.

I procrastinate like no other always.

I want to work on a coffee table book for the last 3 years but can't seem to get off my ass and just do it.

My wife complains to me all the time that I don't help with the house or bills. She is like a mother in ways. I like to play.

I have issues working on work projects I hate but who doesn't?!

But when it comes to things I enjoy music or working on my PC I can't get off it. I locked into it. My wife calls me obsessed.

I hate to start a new work project but when I do have trouble letting go as I want to do countless revisions.

I can't stand being told what to do, and am very defensive.

As for impulsivity I can get out of hand buying things I shouldn't but just do it or other risky things I shouldn't also.

I am never happy at a job. I always am looking for the right place. The perfect job.

Thing is... this sounds like a lot of people. I am still here, living. Do i really have ADD? will drugs make me a better happier person?

confused.

keano38684.7687268518

Thanks will try meds rea. Hyperactivity isn't a problem.

Adderall is great for ADD. It helps a great deal with issues relating to procrastination etc.

I've never been hyper either.

Hey thanks for relpy. Can you tell me more about your experiences. How it helps how you know its helping?I have alot more impulse control while I'm on it. However, it raises my blood pressure by alot so I take it sparingly, only when I really need to get stuff done.thanks takbogusnshovit. Good advice that last bit was definitely true and useful. I will make a point to relate this to her. It just seems people I mention it too seem to think I am seeking excuses for my behaviour.