I have been struggling if my Dexedrine was working and if the Trazodone I've been taking for sleep was making a difference. I finally went to my prescriber yesterday and she wants me to try generic Adderall XR. My insurance doesn't cover the cost of my ADHD meds and this medication/prescription would cost me over $200 for the one month supply. She said that while she believes I have ADHD, there may be a mood issue underlying it. Mood disorder? I think that's the latest in mental health issues and maybe she's just caught up in it. I know I have depression and I thought the Trazodone would not only help with sleep but maybe take a bite off of the depression. Not only did it not help as much as I wanted with the sleep but I think it actually made me more depressed. However, in its' defense, the sleep I was getting was more sound. She also said that most people respond to medication and she's not familiar with people not responding. I am quite despondent because noone can seem to pinpoint what is wrong with my brain chemistry and noone can seem to make it better (I don't expect a "fix" or a cure-all). I am frustrated from the lack of effect of the medications. So, I've decided to just quit them all and go back to the scatter-brain. Go back to being the woman who can't organize her thoughts to save her life and who can't control her behavior to make a difference.
Of course, there's other things that are going on to contribute to my sadness/depression but I won't go into them now. Trying to stay focused on this topic. Just wanted to share my experiences. Thanks.
Omega-3 helps depression and mood, and ability to manage stress. 2000-3000 mg a day.
Have you explored the formulations that are intended to have a stimulating effect? I have not looked in the adult section, but you can always double the kid dosage. Things like Attentive Child, and Pedi-Active? I think these two contain DMAE. They are in the health food stores.
Aerobic exercise seems to really help some as well.
You should really try krill oil if medicines don't work. I take 15-20 capsules a day and it really works. It even works better then dexedrine!
vit B helps also.|
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