Not to go into a rambling rampage, but I am excited to get this under control. For years, I have thought I might be bi-polar or manic. I'd have high-high's and low-low's. However, neither lasted long. It wasnt one of the situations where I'd be in the dumps for days...it would maybe last an hour at most, then way back up.

I'm 31 and have been married for 9 years. I am thankful to have an overly understanding wife, that has been so patient to my moodiness. Not only has this condition made me overly irritable, I've had many of the following traits:
-Extremely critical
-Hard time maintaining friendships-as the slightest annoyance would bother me.
-OCD tendencies- particular about everything.
-Short attention span
-Constantly had to be planning a trip, event
-Traded cars constantly- must have something to be looking for
-Always extremes- very frugal one minute, to luxury purchases the next
-Hard time following through with great ideas/business strategies
-A constant interest/awareness of other women, though my wife is gorgeous and everything I could ever want.
-Never content in general...mind constantly racing and must be fixated on something new.
-Constantly high strung
-Constant extremes on everything

I went to the doctor last week and started on Strattera 25mg once per day. He mentioned Adderoll, but I've heard it tends to be addictive. But, wow, it's expensive! Approx $170 per month after insurance.

I immediately noticed a more mellow feeling, but not a drugged feeling. I've had a slight burning at ejaculation, but no burning feeling at urination which I've heard many reports of. Unless it gets more intense, I can deal with the slight burn.

I'd be curious to hear if your experiences/symptoms have been similar. I can honestly see this process turning my life around. My family has come to resent that I am always the tense one in the room and the one that tends to be the stick in the mud. I can't wait until I learn to relax and just enjoy simple times. I have a huge heart for people and am typically an overly affectionate, caring person. However, this dark side has become too predominant.

Thanks for letting me talk....