Why still struggling w/ depression? | ADHD Information

Hey Country Girl, I also take Lexapro and Adderall.  Lexapro sent me into mania as well, so my doc added 25 mg Seroquel at night and it's made all the difference.

Hey Country Girl- Previous to being treated for ADD last year I experienced chronic depression and suicidal thoughts.  However it seems to me that my depression was made more serious by my ADD- the past year I have experienced only one serious bout  of depression (relationships are my weak spot)- My question for you is whether you tried other ADD meds b4 adderall?  Adderall increases my attention but does not do much to calm my anxiety like ritalin. I feel ritalin gives me control over my thoughts of hoplessness. I also agree that trying an anti-d that worked with serratonin would be better than wellbutrin (I hated that stuff!)

Good luck

Have you asked your doctor about an anti-d called Remeron? It has a heavy sedative effect (you take it @ bedtime, also increases appetite) which elps with sleep and there is some evidence that Remeron helps some, and i repeat some, not all symptoms of ADHD. I think mainly it will help you sleep. I take it, I have been on it for 3 years and out of all the anti-d's I've been on, Remeron has to be the best I have ever taken, it hasn't quit working unlike every other anti-d I've been on. But hey we're all different.

Hey Country Girl.  Major depressive disorder is my primary problem, with all the inattentive ADD symptons being one result.

Have you talked to your doctor about your depression issues?  You might benefit from an antidepressant that does more with serotonin.

I find that I have to treat the mood part of depression differently than the inattentive, unmotivated, unable to concentrate part.  Therapy is also a part of my routine.

Unfortunately, this is coming from someone who is experiencing moderate success at best.  Hope you get on track.

John

I wake up sad.  I am so tired of this.  After I take my meds i am ok, but still can get depressed at the slightest thing and I continue to stuggle with depression throughout most days.  I have happy moments but not really happy days.  I used to think that at least I knew what "happy" meant.  Now I'm not sure because not even my "happy"  is normal.  There are a couple of times at work during the day I find myself smiling because of the kids, they are a great anti-d.   Since Adderall is suppose to have some anti-d effect and so is Wellbutrin - Why do I still feel sad so often?
Adderal xr 20mg & Wellbutrin xl 300mg  (may have gotten xr & xl mixed up - doesn't matter, both mean time realease.  
Thanks for responding LC.  I like your signature. 

Yeah, PDoc knows all about my depression.  I have had a couple of major episodes @ breakdown proportions.  I have taken Lexapro and I LOVED it, however it tends to put me into mania.  I have asked for it back, but doc doesn't think it's a good idea.  I am in therapy as well.  Meds, exercise, vitamins, eat fish 3xs a week (and I don't like fish)  Doing everything I can, yet still the depression seems to come out of nowhere and hit at anytime.  Like this morning.  Just woke up sad and have been battling it all day.  I suppose from where I came from I can say I am having moderate success too.  It is just very frustrating and uh, yeah, depressing.  I am still able to work, shower and dress myself.  See Pdoc tomorrow tho, maybe he has some new ideas.
Good luck to you too.  Mood disorders SUCK.   ADHD is mild comparatively.  It is just so hard trying to keep a handle on everything.
countrygirl hang in there..... things will get better.... remember you have me if you need to talk...i'm so sorry you had a sad day...come to the basement and bring your freaky pony with you... the basement will make you happy..