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I have resisted all meds since being diagnosed 5+ years ago. But my wife is at her wits end and if I don't try something this marriage is gonna burn. I like my ADD except for the bursts of anger in traffic, and the frustration of dealing with people whose minds dont work like mine. The biggest problem in my relationship with the wife is saying things before I think about her feelings and resistance to certain social situations because I may encounter conversations that make me squirm until I can extricate myself from them. I dont know if I should try stimulants or just take a little bit of xanax now and then to chill. I don't like the idea of stimulants as I am a bodybuilder and don't want to suppress my appetite or sleep patterns. Any experience shared by you guys is appreciated.
You might try going the natural route. L-Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, grapeseed extract, fish oil, ect. Studies have shown that taking L-tyrosine on an empty stomach increases cerebral Dopamine, the chemical deficient in people with ADD. If it messes with your sleep you can take 5HTP at night.