Are ADD meds expected to alleviate Adult ADD symptoms all by themselves? I'm just wondering if it doesn't make sense to proceed with therapy in conjunction with the meds. After all it seems to me that some behavior habits formed by depression might be hard to break when the mind, although clearer and better functioning, still can't escape the conditioning due to years of self adapting to stress.

Insisting on a proper path of therapy in conjunction with medication seems to be the best route to combat the ingrained aspects of the problem. Don't most Docs out there recommend that method of attack anyway? It can sometimes be very tough to follow through with both but I think therapy should be taken along with any meds. Roll the whole thing into a ball and kick its *** at the same time.

Hi Ebatts. I have some similar issues I think. I wish I had an answer for you. I'm still looking tho and if I find the right ones by God I'll give 'em out to one and all...free! Anyway do you think it makes any sense to mix the ADD meds with therapy at the same time? Years of self esteem *****, depression etc. due to the ADD might be easier addressed and dealt with while taking an effective medication. One without the other might be a hell of a lot more difficult and surely less effective.