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Depression and ADD

Posted: Jan 27, 08 9:05am

After years of avoidance, I finally went to a psychiatrist and was assessed. I have depression (not a surprise) anxiety disorder (again, not a big surprise) and ADD without hyperactivity. A 45 year old man with ADD!

My doc being a good psychiatrist placed me on medication because that is what they do... And I ran to the bookstore to find book that addressed Adult ADD which is what I do. I am still uncomfortable with the idea but I did find it a major relief to finally name a set of behaviors which have caused such chaos in my life. And I understand how anxiety and depression is a natural development from trying to live with a disorder that undermines your efforts to live up to your potential. But what a shock to the system!!

Anyone out there with a similar experience? Or like Tigger, I am the only one?

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Milt T

Posted: Jan 27, 08 4:18pm

JRay62 wrote:

After years of avoidance, I finally went to a psychiatrist and was assessed. I have depression (not a surprise) anxiety...

You are not the only one. Think back to your school years and you will probably recall that sometimes what was easy for others was a struggle for you because of distractibility. Often, disorders do run in clusters.

With modern treatment methods, you stand a very high probability of having diminished symptoms fairly quickly but do give it time to work. The pills are all cumulative - not instant on.

Also, never try to get off the combination you are taking without the help of the psychiatrist. You need to be weaned off if the time comes to fly solo again.

Best of luck to you.

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