Posted by wingedcat on December 22, 2002, at 18:55:30
I was diagnosed with inattentive ADD and depression 6 years ago. I have been on Wellbutrin SR 300mg/day for 2 years. It worked great at first, I was motivated enough to work full time and go to school to finish an associates' degree. It made me feel normal, even euphoric, and I had the first orgasms of my life. It also minimized drug and food cravings.
A few months ago, the apathy, tendency to lose everything, daydreamy fog, and cravings returned. I have been afraid to talk to my doctor, but it is getting to the point where my inability to "get it together" is severely affecting my life.
I won't try SSRI's again, I had awful side effects from Paxil. Dexedrine gave me panic attacks and I got into an addictive cycle. I regret telling my doctor if that means they'll refuse to prescribe me any stimulant that will help me with the ADD.
Amineptine (Survector) sounds amazing, it makes me angry that the FDA makes it hard to get a hold of. "It promotes orgasm, it must be bad!" What about for people like me, who have such a hard time having an orgasm? We are inundated with advertisements for Viagra, yet something that may potentially help women is discouraged. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
I look forward to the release of Strattera (atomoxetine) next month. Anyone else going to try to get on it?
poster:wingedcat
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