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Ok, this may not even be possible- I'm just pulling this idea out of thin air.

But, is it possible for an Israeli doctor to prescribe something like Adderall and you to order it via internet by prescription from another country? Might give you another drug alternative. Or, maybe this isnt even ever done, I have no idea.    Hello, its been 3 days off the Ritalin now and I definatley feel somewhat more clear headed (which might sound wierd because i am ADHD), have no nasuea at all, and feel overall better. I do find i am very tired and sleeping alot with a slight of anxiety however i dont know if i should go back on the meds or not.

I feel as if the Ritalin worked for a few weeks, and then fizzed and had a counter-productive effect, despite 20mg SR x2.   Concerta is not an option for me as it will cost 600 shekel's a month to take it, as it is not covered under any insurance plan.

So its basically, Ritalin or no Ritalin. I also noticed a slight paranoia while on Ritalin which might be strange. I think my biggest fear is that being only "23" how long do I need to take this stimulant medication and will there be any bad long term side effects.

I would love to hear from some people who have doubts if their medication is working or not and if you have gone off your meds if you feel better or not.

Thanks!


Avi O
Ugh, sorry your situation is so crappy! I hope you're feeling better off the ritalin. What about Concerta? I know you mentioned that it is an option, but have you tried it? Maybe it would be a better choice for you. Wish I knew something more about meds, but I've never tried them.

Have you tried a therapist? I know you're saying that the doctors are bad, but have you found anything out about therapists? Mabye there are some good ones out there who can help you out.
Good luck

i started taking adderall a few weeks ago doesnt seem to be working very well makes my upset to my stomach doctor wants me to wait a few weeks to see if side affects go away but im begining to wonder after 3 med adjustments if its right for me im very sorry you are having these problems after living 28 yrs without help im relieved to just have a doc and therapest to talk to and understand what im going through i hope you can get where you feel with your adhd content with it

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to be honest, i thank god that i am feeling better without the meds in my system. i have been medicated for the past 6 years on all sorts of anti-depressants and sorts and now ritalin, and for some reason my body has reacted to all of them with negative side effects. could i have been mis-diagnosed? i dont think so, however i feel that sometimes my body needs a chance to react "naturally" to the circumstances i am faced with. (add, depression, anxiety) or whatever.

this is only my point of view for now, and who knows i might go back on meds if needed, but for now i think my body is enjoying the ability to eat, sleep, and feel somewhat stable.

honestly, the ritalin was making me extremley depressed, zombie like, and hopeless about everything. is that worth "focusing and being able to concentrate"? for me, i think not.

Avi O
 I'm also going to throw an idea out there. There are other illness that mimic ADHD symptoms is it possible that you were misdiagnosed. My child's psychiatrist said anxiety disorder can mimic ADHD. It could be the reason why It's not working for you. Or not![quote=AviO]...fed up and sick and tired of being medicated and relying on some magic pill to make me happy. find alot of people suffering from depression as a result of ADHD medication.   ... find alot of people suffering from depression as a result of ADHD medication. [/quote]
Shalom, Avi! I can understand how you might feel. It may take trying different dosages (and working with the doctor, sh*tty as he his ), and even counseling, to find what works with you. It would be nice if there was some "magic" pill. However, we must work as hard or harder than the pill does, using the focus we attain to help ourselves utilize skills and tools to manage our lives.

Anyway, I'm on Concerta, which is a milder stimulant than Ritilan (but same drug), one-pill-a-day, and longer-acting. I've been increasing the dosage until I feel I am focusing enough and motivated enough to work with it. If this doesn't work for me, then I will resort to going un-medicated, but utilzing those tools and skills designed to help me focus, manage, and cope with the being ADHD.(some great sites on the internet). You can alway drink that great "turkish coffee"...is what I called it in Israel...strong! Besides, I feel the ADHD meds may be "stealing" somethings from me that I would prefer to keep. Parts of my personality and creativity, I'd prefer not to lose.

I believe depression is a symptom of ADHD, especially if we lived our lives since childhood w/o being diagnosed, not a result of the medication. I was on Prozac for 11 years, and now on Paxil (It took many tries to find the right antidepressant, too), only recently being dx'd for ADHD (at age 54). I knew there was something different about me since childhood, but they didn't know much about ADHD in the 50s. I self-medicated for many years with alcohol and drugs, and coffee (after I stopped drugs & alcohol 12+ years ago). I'm now on Concerta, and working for the correct dosage for me.

There are many great people here, with whom I'm sure you'll relate. It's a start, and perhaps the best "med" you need right now. I hope you find a solution to your particular situation. GypsyWomyn38428.4389583333Hello, this is my first post. I am a 23 year old who was diagnosed with ADHD 3 months ago and started taking Dexedrine. My family moved to Israel and I went along with them. Unfortunatlley, there are only 2 ADHD medications in Israel, Ritalin and Conerta. So i have been taking Ritalin SR 20mg twice a day, once at 7am, and one at 3pm. The first month I felt great and was able to focus and function with sharp clarity. However, the next month the effects faded and by the third month the effects started having a counter effect. I lost almost 20 pounds, suffer from constant nasuea throughout the day, have diahrea, and worst of all seem to feel like a zombie, plagued with depression and feelings of hoplessness. The Ritalin was making me withdrawn socially and unhappy with my self depsite the fact that i was able to focus and feel somewhat relaxed. I have read alot of posts on this board and find alot of people suffering from depression as a result of ADHD medication. I feel i have been depressed / ADHD for a long time, and since im 17 i have been on every medication including Paxil, Zoloft, Welbutrin, Effexor, every vitamin and herb to ease depression, amino acids, and even a sh*t load of pot and hashish. Nothing seems to work for me and 2 days ago I stopped my Ritalin SR completly.

I feel as if all the medications I have been taking have been doing me more harm than good and I am fed up and sick and tired of being medicated and relying on some magic pill to make me happy. I think my happiness has to come within, and by masking all ADHD, depression and whatever else i suffer from, I am only masking the problem if not making it worse.

My parents think I should go back on the Ritalin but I don't want to. The doctors here in Israel are sh*t, and I really don't think that they know how we feel inside, and by writing script after script will keep their bills paid but leave me feeling empty.

If someone can relate to any of this please let reply. Thank you so much for listening as a tear is comming to my eye as a type this last sentence, I think this might have helped.

Truthfully Yours,

Avi O.
[QUOTE=AviO]i have been medicated for the past 6 years on all sorts of anti-depressants and sorts and now ritalin, and for some reason my body has reacted to all of them with negative side effects.
Avi O
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I forget how many drugs were on your list but there were a few.
Maybe you have too much anxiety over being medicated?