Post by buttercup on Jul 20, 2004 11:17:54 GMT -5
My general dr. is all about natural alternatives first; meds only if absolutely necessary. He wouldn't prescribe Ritalin for me because of my history of depression, but I knew it worked really well and was frustrated by his answer. He said he is sure that Ritalin will contribute to depression.
I tend to like Ritalin because of the control I have with it. I don't have to take it all the time.I don't like meds in general and avoid them if I can. Instead, he gave me a prescription for Straterra. I didn't want to get on another drug that I have to take all the time.
I went to a psych dr. instead and asked in advance if she was "friendly" toward Ritalin. Yes, she was and she went ahead and gave me a prescription. I have used Omega 3 and a Liquid B complex to handle my depression and anxiety and it worked! I was so shocked. I have tried at least 5 different meds for these conditions, but the supplements actually worked for 5 good months. But, since I have incorporated Ritalin, it seems that my depression and negativity keep trying to creep back in. I am also really wiped out when the Ritalin wears off.
Anyone else know anything about this or heard that Ritalin could aggravate depression?
<sigh> It's such a process, isn't it?
It is SOOOOO difficult for me to make sure I get fed properly. Cooking healthy food is SOO time consuming and you know what THAT's like for an adhd person. YO!
What would I do without my mother living within walking distance? Sheesh.
I tend to like Ritalin because of the control I have with it. I don't have to take it all the time.I don't like meds in general and avoid them if I can. Instead, he gave me a prescription for Straterra. I didn't want to get on another drug that I have to take all the time.
I went to a psych dr. instead and asked in advance if she was "friendly" toward Ritalin. Yes, she was and she went ahead and gave me a prescription. I have used Omega 3 and a Liquid B complex to handle my depression and anxiety and it worked! I was so shocked. I have tried at least 5 different meds for these conditions, but the supplements actually worked for 5 good months. But, since I have incorporated Ritalin, it seems that my depression and negativity keep trying to creep back in. I am also really wiped out when the Ritalin wears off.
Anyone else know anything about this or heard that Ritalin could aggravate depression?
<sigh> It's such a process, isn't it?
It is SOOOOO difficult for me to make sure I get fed properly. Cooking healthy food is SOO time consuming and you know what THAT's like for an adhd person. YO!
What would I do without my mother living within walking distance? Sheesh.