did any of you have experience with treating ADHD with anti-depressants?
things like:
bupropion (Wellbutrin)
fluoxetine (Prozac)
amitriptyline (Elavil)
nortriptyline
venlafaxine (Effexor)
atomoxetine (Strattera)
imipramine
desipramine
etc...
My ADD is severe too. I dropped out of school, never came back and find it hard to even hold a mininum-wage job, read a book, write an article or do the most basic stuff.
methylphenidate (Ritalin / Concerta) does nothing for me except making me nervous and anxious.
however I feel extremely well on amitriptyline 150mg (yes it's a high dose).
it treats my ADD, my terminal insomnia (early morning awakening insomnia) and my hypersexuality, all with one medication.
I'm gonna talk to my psychiatrist when my appointment comes, to see what they think. currently this is the only medication I'm taking.
yes it makes me gain weight (body fat), gives me gynecomastia, gives me excessive sweating and makes me less active during the day, but even with all those side effects I'm still way better than I was before. these side-effects don't bother me too much, to be honest. I used to sleep incredibly poorly and couldn't function, let alone perform, so I would say the cost to benefit ratio is very positive for me!
before taking this drug, I stayed more than a decade without treating my ADD, which I now regret. I now think it's way worth it to treat it! I can now finally sit still and write an article or read a book without getting lost in my head and having zero performance!
anyone can relate to this or have experience with taking antidepressants for attention deficit disorder? thanks for reading.