The new ADD/ADHD book
For reasons I wont go into, I am trying ritalin again. Ritalin, concerta, adderall, all are the stimulants used for ADD or ADHD.
Before, on the pills, the benefits on my ADD symptoms were clear but were counterbalanced by the side effects, so I stopped. This time, I am using the strip, so it is absorbed thru the skin, and I do not have the mild jitteriness or the mild stomach upset of the last time. I have better focus (even tho I lost my credit card again- see next post) more drive and motivation, and more energy. I am quite happy with them. The only down I notice is a little less ability to relax or settle down, which I didn’t have much of before.
I think the strips are expensive but my doctor had a card for a months free supply, and since I cut them and use one third a day, that’s three months. Then we’ll see.
doug
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Hi There. I just purchased your book Life Can Be Better just last night on my Kindle. So far I really like it. I think it will be VERY helpful. As a newly licensed RN I felt it was finally time for the official diagnosis, which I got in April of 2013. It has been a ride for sure. It is truly frustrating at times dealing with medications and NP’s and Dr’s. The only one that really seems to understand are my Psychologist and my sons Pediatrician. Thank you for trying to help people by opening up your life. I truly appreciate it!
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tonya
congratulations on the RN! hope the book will be very helpful to you. and always, thank you for commenting
doug
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sierra – yes, a balancing act, and finding the right med, right dose, and right timing. the directions say keep the patch on for 9 hours, but i ‘ve learned that i need to take it off at 4 pm if i want to sleep.
always, thank you for commenting
doug
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I agree with what sierra529 wrote. It really IS a balancing act. I switched to Vyvanse after getting going paranoid on Ritalin SR. And so far, the Vyvanse (at the right dosage), seems to be working wonders on me.
So the ritalin patch, huh? Is it Daytrana?
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molecule,
yes, daytrana. being able to cut it gives a lot of control and i like it, still doing the fine tuning.
thank you for commenting
doug
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Wow good luck! I am dabbling with meds again too… I was previously on ginormous doses of Vyvanse prescribed by a psychiatrist but suffered crippling anxiety and insomnia so stopped taking it altogether. Now my regular GP started me on teeny tiny doses of Adderall, and I seem to be able to focus better in the day but still sleep at night! It’s such a balancing act.
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That was my comment. I don’t know why it made me Anonymous. LOL
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