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I agree with unconditionaluv. I have seen so much improvement with supplements.

Psychgirl

You should start taking Omega vit. immediately and see if it makes a difference.  It won't work right away--so don't give up.  You can take it with prescription meds if you want.  I give my son DHA by Nordic Naturals; he takes two a day, but he weighs 65lbs.--you probably would take three capsules.  Also, Vit. B's are great for mood--formula for B6 is 8 x weight.  You will want to take  magnesium with that --formula for that is 6 x weight.  For energy you may want to try a product called Emer'gen-C.  It is a fizzy drink mix that contains active mineral complexes and B vitamins.  I drink it when I feel sluggish and it gives me the boost I need.   They come in single serving size packets that you add to water--they are found almost everywhere now (my mom got mine at Walmart).   I have seen dramatic improvement in my son's behavior since we ditched the Adderall and started him on vit. and mineral supplements.  He used to be extremely moody--now he smiles and laughs soooomuch more.  Great luck

OK-I am getting really frustrated and am about to give up! I am either a complete medical freak or actually CRAZY and NOT ADD. Here is a list of the meds I have taken...

Prior to ADD diagnosis...Buspar--NO Results,  Prozac--NO Results,  Paxil--NO Results,  Zanax--Helped with anxiety but NOT depression,  Wellbutrin-- Great Results/Bad side effects 6mo. later it quit working so now--NO results... Effexor--Sleep and eat, bad results!

Post ADD diagnosis... Concerta--Wore off after 5 hrs. helped me sleep!, Ritalin--Helps somewhat with Depression, no energy or motivation!  Adderal--Made me anxious and ready to kill someone/Bad results, Provigil( 0 for 30 pills) --HERES the KICKER--It made me soooooo sleepy!!!

SO--I now take ritalin on the days I feel I just can't make it because it kinda helps with my depression, other than that I am at a complete loss.I can't imagine that nothing is ever going to help me feel better.  I feel like I am running out of options and I was hoping someone else has perhaps gone through this to finally find a med that works-

Any advice is appreciated!!! THANKS