I can focus, but still cant remember | ADHD Information

I'm officially changing your name to MOM!You might consider a medication change.  I was on an antidepressant due to depression that seemed to aggrevate my ADD symptoms.  I began to take adderall and found that medication aggrevated my hyperfocus problems!  I had motivation and focus but for the wrong things!  Grrr.  I just now began cymbalta and have continued with the adderall at a reduced dose.  This combo is working very well and has helped my concentration and reading comprehension.  

Now that I am on my meds, I can focus, but I still need to re-read things before I can remember.  Is anyone else having this problem, are you taking anything for it.  I was thinking of a natual alternative like Ginko Biloba or something like that. Any suggestions?

Lee, if I remember correctly, you're just recently on meds, right? It's great that you're focusing better, however, it may take a little longer on the med before you see more resultsyou're hoping for. Hey, I can re-read and re-read, and I still have to re-read again. Unfortunately, none of the meds are "miracle" drugs, where all of a sudden you'll be "cured." You'll still need to work on management skills. Know what I mean, jelly bean?


My doctor has told me, and I've also read in my research, that while on medication, it's not a good idea to take natural alternatives at the same time. You may want to ask your doctor. I'm assuming you meant supplementing your meds with natural alternatives. ?? Unless, of course, you want to try replacing the meds with something natural.