Posted by whiterabbit on June 17, 2003, at 13:47:21
In reply to Re: Not a good day. whiterabbit, posted by Sabina on June 16, 2003, at 22:58:38
You might be interested in "Healing ADD" by Daniel Amen MD (great name huh). He's been able to isolate SIX different types of ADD with the help of 3-D brain scans. The type I have, "Inattentive", does not show hyperactivity as a symptom, which is why he doesn't use the term ADHD. I've been prescribed a low-dose stimulant three times a day, at first I was jumping out of my skin with all the coffee I drink
but now I'm starting to adjust and by jove, I think it might be working. You can also check out Amen's website at www.brainplace.com for more information.Also you might want to call your physician and ask if the symptoms you're having are atypical for
an SSRI or the combination of medications you're taking. I never had a problem with SSRIs but it took awhile for me to get used to the amount of Seroquel I take. Under no circumstances should you attempt to adjust the dosage or quit taking medication without medical supervision. These drugs can really mess you up if you fool around with them. They can also improve your quality of life to a degree you never dreamed of. It's incredible stuff...we are fortunate to live in this age of medicine. One hundred or even 50 years
ago I would have been locked away and forgotten in the back of some filthy asylum (read "Will There Ever Be a Morning?" by Frances Farmer - it's even more horrifying than the movie). In another age I probably would have been burned as a witch, especially if I was married to the same guy. (See I know what you dream about, Ken.)In the future, psychiatric drugs will work faster and better without so many side effects, but right now we can take advantage of what's available - the slow cure is sure better than no cure ever.
You'll feel better if you drink a lot of water, it helps your body flush the toxins out of your system. And take good vitamins - the serious ones
high in antioxidants that come in those little multi-pack deals. The one-a-day type vitamins don't do squat. Also, you sleep when you need to sleep and don't feel guilty - it's not laziness, it's not your fault and it won't last. You'll start feeling better and sleeping less as time goes by. Make sure you tell your boyfriend.
;-)Gracie-Mom
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