Sleeping through Adderall.

I've recently started experimenting with prescribed Adderall as I am desperately seeking some relief from a paralyzing depression. It was looking like the Adderall was helping. A little spark of hope.

Now I have a confirmed bladder infection and have been given a strong antibiotic. (I am very sensitive to antibiotics.)

Yesterday was a busy day. Started the antibiotic last night. Had gotten up at a reasonable hour this morning, showered, dressed and went to an appt. Could not focus at appt.
Came home to meet DH so we could go get errands done.
I laid down for a minute and could not get back up. Slept for 4 hours.

Both DH and I are very disappointed. Such a productive day yesterday.
We are both weary of the paralyzing depression.

It appears maybe the cystitis and/or the strong antibiotic are currently overriding the Adderall.

It wouldn't feel so disappointing, except we'd just caught a glimmer of hope -- and today I sleep soundly despite 20 mg (2xday) of Adderall.
It feels like the same old drag of bottomed out depression.

I may need to be patient until the antibiotic is finished (7 days), I realize. Right now, it feels like something always gets in the way of optimal (even acceptable level of) functioning. (I just got over a prolonged bout with a nasty bronchitis).

I will try to find another 7 days of strength with which to be patient.
I've been desperate for relief from the paralyzing depression.

Thanks for letting me whine a bit.


WC