PT prayers and thoughts for Donna

[kimlovescats]

It's great to finally have a diagnosis, now you know what you have to work with, and can finally get BETTER!!!! Celexa is what I have taken for Major Depressive Illness, and it has helped me tremendously. It wasn't until I recently was diagnosed Bi-Polar II that I had to add my Lamictal. (Apparently it is common for those with BP-II to be mis-diagnosed with Major Depression for up to 10 years before getting the full diagnosis. That's how long it took for me.) Like you, I also fail every test for ADD as well!

Anyway, knowing what you need and taking the correct medications will really help you!

If you ever need to chat, just PM me!

Hugs,
Kim

[moosmom]

Kim,

I've been to doctors for years for depression. Even the most expensive shrink I had when I did have insurance, never mentioned ADD. That had to be at least 10 years ago.

I've heard alot of good things about Celexa and so far, even though I've only been on it 4 days, it seems to be working well. I don't have any vertigo and I'm actually on a lower dose of Celexa (25 mg/day) than that of Paxil (37.5 mg/day).

[zoey]

Hugs and prayers coming Donna's way!!

[kimlovescats]

Donna .... After just a couple of months I did have to increase my dosage to 40 mg., but that is where I have stayed. Of course now I am also on the Lamictal for BP-II. Celexa is good about working quickly!

[Catty1]

Donna - I PM'd David with some info on ADD. I am awaiting a diagnosis myself.

I am up to 60mg Celexa...and the ADD descriptions really caught my eye and mind, while I was searching for something else online!

Still waiting for my referral - and as I have said to my GP: "If I DON'T have ADD, I am going to be REALLY upset!"

it's the only thing that makes sense of my life....

GLAD you are feeling better and got some things happening!

HUGS

[carole]

Donna my dear friend so glad to hear you are home, nothing like being home, and that you now have a clear idea of what you are dealing with, and getting the right help, my nephew has ADD , so if i can help in anyway, just pm me, not sure what i can tell you, but he is doing very well, so don't despair there is life after ADD believe me, lol, love ya girl, take care and giant hugs.

[Catty1]

I hope this brings a smile...I am gonna buy SOMETHING here, just can't decide WHAT!

http://www.cafepress.com/buy/ADD/a.d.d.

[Dorothy39]

Catty1, You brought a smile to my face with that link!!!

You are such an optimistic woman!!!!!!

[moosmom]

Catty1,

What a hoot!!! I was ROFLMAO!!! I love the one "I used to have short attention span but, Oh look!! A kitty!!"

I have a shirt that says, "People like you are the reason people like me need medication!"

Thanks for sharing it. I really hadn't laughed in like FOREVER!!!!

I admire your optimism and strength. I used to be a strong person. But taking care of other people, putting my own needs on the back burner has beaten me down. But I won't be there for long.

[Catty1]

There is a wonderful book written in 1993 by two women with adult ADD, and it was the ONLY book for adults at a time.

There is a new 2006 edition out now, but one saying they kept is for us to do what the airlines tell EVERYONE to do:

"Make sure your own oxygen mask is in place before assisting others."

I love that!

The book? "You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?"

Check the library or bookstore!

[moosmom]

Catty1,

I'll definitely see if the library carries the book. I could use a good book to keep my slightly altered mind occupied.

Carol,

Thank you so much for your kind words. This ADD is new to me and I want to learn all about it. I've been going online to read about it and never knew I had all the symptoms of it. You guys are the best!!

[davidpizzica]

Donna my dear friend so glad to hear you are home, nothing like being home, and that you now have a clear idea of what you are dealing with, and getting the right help, my nephew has ADD , so if i can help in anyway, just pm me, not sure what i can tell you, but he is doing very well, so don't despair there is life after ADD believe me, lol, love ya girl, take care and giant hugs.

Carole, Donna would call me from the hospital and talk about the day she had. Then I'd post it on PT to tell everyone about her progress. Carole, I don't now what I'd do without her, she's one special lady!