Posted by a bitter brew on May 1, 2008, at 2:30:51
i read noa's long post, and I couldn't believe how exact to the last word, is the same issues I have. I take effexor xr, and have for over a year. It works great for my anxiety. Although I started taking Adderall xr 30 mg this last december of '07. OCD and odd related quirks run in my family. I have had picking issues since I could remember. I used to shave off my mosquitoe bites with my mom's razor, when I was 5 maybe six. I would shock my parents with my bloody legs, and my serene face.
That was the only real picking I did until I discovered what zits, and pimples were. I had some control, becuase I was a teen and wanted to wear a swim suit and tank tops without looking like I always had chicken pox. But i had to plan my outfits accordding to how bad i damaged myself.
I got pregnant and married and things weren't so bad, at least it wasn't a real concern of mine, until this last winter. Which I would have to assume Adderall is the culprit. I can attack myself so bad that I cry to my husband. He complains that I spend too much time in the bathroom and I don't spend the time with him. Then I feel so bad about how I look, and ashamed and embarrassed and disapointed in myself. how can I make love to my husband if I don't feel sexy. I think it's safe to say that it affects my marriage too, the precious time wasted, I could have been with my husband. That and sometimes I attack him too, searching him for anything to squeeze or pluck. He's amazing to allow me to take out my compulsion to him.
the answer to the problem seems clear. But adderall is the only thing that has really helped with my ADD. I get things done, and actually finish pojects, and when I wasn't on it, I would get depressed and overwhelmed and wouldn't have the motivation to even start on a chore or project, because of my lack of confidence to actually finish it.
I have a doctors appt soon. So I guess we will see what happens. otherwise I would love anybodys thoughts or ideas. Thanks for reading!!
poster:a bitter brew
thread:826540
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