Posted by vbAgent on January 8, 2006, at 16:22:39
In reply to Re: Why do stimulants make me feel better? » blueberry, posted by Phillipa on January 7, 2006, at 21:07:57
hi Phillipa, anxiety and depression can coexist with ADHD as separate conditions, or they can be the result of (untreated or inadequately treated) ADHD. The anxiety and/or depression will likely disappear after the stimulant works its magic on a patient with verifiable ADHD. If they are indeed separate conditions that remain after the stimulant is introduced, then the pdoc will prescribe appropriate medication (anxiolytic or antidepressant) to alleviate those symptoms as well.
Patients with anxiety and/or depression who are not ADHD may or may not benefit from a stimulant. Phillipa, as you probably know, stimulants can aggravate these two conditions. I think they are reserved for those patients who are partial responders, or worse, non-responders to antidepressants.
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