amazed at how Strattera is helping me | ADHD Information

I am a 36 year old female with inattentive ADD.  I was diagnosed 16 years ago and since then have tried many stimulants:  ritalin, long acting ritalin, adderall, adderall xr, concerta, and focalin.  They all helped somewhat in terms of helping me get motivated and helping with focus, but the side effects caused me to become irritable when I would get interrupted and difficulty returning to a project once I left it.  I would be so focused that it pissed me off when the phone would ring or one of my kids would ask for something.  Not good for the family.   

I was afraid to try Strattera because a side effect was drowsiness - something I already have plenty of.  BUT I didn't know the drowsiness ends after a few days.  I have now been on it for 1 week and am AMAZED at how much happier I am!  There had been a pile of laundry at the bottom of the stairs that I would pass and pass for like 2 weeks and it finally occured to me to bring it up the other day.  I don't get annoyed when I am interrupted, I close cabinet doors after I get something.  I can focus and change tasks and don't have the rambling thoughts of self loathing that I used to have (HUGE plus). 

The first few days I experienced depression and anxiety.  I didn't want to go to an annual party that I am always excited about.  But I hung in there and am so glad I did.  I would encourage anyone with inattentive add to give this stuff a shot. 

I should add that I am also on 10 mgs of Ritalin 2 times a day.  I am now taking STrattera twice a day at 25mgs a shot.  It seems to wear off after about 6 hours, but I know the dosage is going to change so I am continuing to see what happens. 

I am so happy to finally have found something that seems to work!!!