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Jun 08, 2011, 03:56 PM
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I've finally been able to get an appointment with my pdoc.. been trying since December.. (and he's the only option as i actually gave up for a few months and went elsewhere but they were bound set that it was bipolar and not add/adhd, because "adults don't get adhd" was their reasoning).
Anyways... I FINALLY GOT AN APPOINTMENT! It's better than not having one at all... But anyone have any suggestions on what i can do until then? I've been using claritin D pseu, for allergies and found out it sorta helps with the bored sleeping things.. and also helps me sleep (i dont know why, caffiene and any kind of stimulant makes me sleep! I mean not overly sleep. just enough to where i get more than 3-5 hours of sleep a night). I'm also afriad i will forget my appointment. 
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Jun 10, 2011, 10:02 PM
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Lexi,
I don't know what you can take until you see your pdoc, but it seems that you've found some of the things that might work for you. Alot of the meds prescribed for ADD/ADHD are stimulants. Most people feel awake when taking them, but for those of us with ADD, for some reason they calm us down. As for missing your appointment with your pdoc, visual reminders and timers/alarms seem to work the best for me. You could try setting alarm clocks as you get closer to the date and/or write the date/time in large numbers and hang it on the door, etc. You'll find what works for you and because you really want to get to the appointment, you may even want to have a friend call you before you're supposed to go to remind you. Good luck! slow
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Jun 11, 2011, 09:36 PM
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Stimulants definitely calm me...and every antidepressant I've ever taken made me more depressed. I am, so far, enjoying and appreciating Vyvanse very much.
Lexi, when you see the doctor, if he/she should happen to prescribe Vyvance, ask about the 50% off co-pay - Vyvance's Savings Card. My doctor gave me a card and I've already had a $25 co-pay cut to $12, which is significant to me. Good luck! Nobody understands any better than I do how it feels to be misdiagnosed and told ridiculous things like "adults don't get ADHD". I had a doctor tell me I couldn't possibly have ADD because I was "well groomed" - ADD people are bums in the street according to this guy. Another doctor said I couldn't have ADD because I went to college. It's kinda' scary how little so many healthcare professionals know about mental health issues.
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