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Originally Posted by lavieenrose
I'm treated for low thyroid, and have tried every anti-depressant and various combinations for unipolar depression over a 30 year period, with little to no benefit. I hate sedation as a side effect, as I struggle with ADD and mental sluggishness as it is. I also fear the potential risk of tardive dyskinesia from atypical antipsychotics. I'm currently only on vyvanse for ADD. I wish there was something that would work, and wouldn't make me either anxious or dull and tired. It's so frustrating.
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I can empathize with you. It's very frustrating when nothing seems to help. I'm wondering how well the vyvanse works for you? It's a type of amphetamine so I would think it would have
some mood brightening effects?
Jerry
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