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Originally Posted by Numbed
Hi all 
So after going through a period of literal hell on Methylphenidate for over 2 years, I finally got to see someone who prescribed Dexamphetamine.
It's a LOT better than Methylphenidate for me (MASSIVE moodswings for me)
So for those struggling to get prescribed DEX, hang in there, it can happen 
The last few days though, having been looking into Atypical depression and alike, Bipolar has come up, and I think I may suffer from it in addition to ADHD. Not sure yet whether Bipolar I or II, or possibly cyclothymia, i'm leaning towards one of the latter two though.
I'm going to be speaking to my pdoc this Friday about MAOIs, Mood stablisers and Bipolar.
So i'm just wondering of everyone elses experience on mood stablisers and stimulants, especially if you tried stimulants first and alone, before the combination, that would be a big help for me in understanding everything.
Thanks
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This is a double post, wasn't sure which to put it in ADHD or Bipolar, so I did both. |
I was first diagnosed ADD and prescribed Adderall. I went on a very high, euphoric mania. I thought I had found my wonder drug! I thought I was finally happy because I had never felt this great before.
And then, of course, came the crash. I went into a mixed state, along with psychosis. It was hell.
My pdoc told me that having that type of reaction proves that along with ADD, I also have BP. So they started treating me for that. But I remained in a mixed state for three months and it also included a trip to the hospital.
Now I'm on Strattera, a non-stimulant. It works great.
I guess my advice is just be careful. Make sure you keep track of your moods and if you start to feel a little bit TOO great, be sure to talk to your pdoc.
But I have also seen a few people on here who are BP and ADD/ADHD and they do fine on stimulants. I guess we're all different.
Best of luck in finding the right one for you!