Info of Teens w/ ADD: Log#1 - ADD / ADHD Message Board

B_Grl_Online · 06-20-2003, 08:57 PM

Hello Everyone,
It's me, B! Im 14 for those who don't know. Im creating my first "log" for you all to see. I would like you all to reply to it and tell me what I should add or what information is insignificant. I realize this first post is long but I will shorten it as I get suggestions. Here goes; I hope it helps you all:
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Weekends: My family from another state has come and we are having a party for fathers day. I took my strattera (60mg) at night so I don't have much of an appetite. I also take Luvox (25mg) before bed but that has no side effects.
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Monday: My aunt (whom is bipolar) seems to cause alot of "misunderstandings." I am extremely annoyed with her like always (not sure if I am more annoyed because of my ADD or not?!)!? We go to see my new cousin and I am very mellow and tired. I took my strattera in the morning that day instead because it was giving me cold sweats. We hold a cook-out at our house and for the most part goes well.
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Tuesday: A fairly boring day. Not much that I did. I waited to take my strattera and luvox til bed because the side effects interfered with my day too much. The cold sweats wore off.
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Wednesday: Another plain day. Took meds at bed again.
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Thursday: Went to a amusement play area with my younger sisters and cousins (ages 1-12). It was overwhelming because of so many kids. I went and mini golf with my oldest sister (12). Took meds at bed. Watched movies with mom and dad at night time.
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Friday: Early morning we wish our family (from the other state) goodbye and hope that they make it home safe. It's hard for me and I cry. I miss their 2 youngest children because they are attached to me and visa versa. I spend the rest of the day "hanging out" with my dad, and then eat dinner over at a friends house. Take meds before bed.
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Night, Night! Sorry this took til so late to get on the board.

Please reply with thoughts and suggestions.

~~Forgot to mention: Monday I read for an hour straight and this is thanks to the strattera. Usually I can't read for more than a few minutes because the ADD causes my eyes to physically hurt and I usually impulsivly interrupt other peoples conversation (this time I didn't even notice the conversations around me). Strattera is working great and helps me focus better.

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[This message has been edited by B_Grl_Online (edited 06-20-2003).]

lasthope · 06-20-2003, 09:23 PM

Found your log...nice writing for 14! I would like to hear more about your feeling on and off the meds...can you tell? If you have ADD is it easier to focus and connect to people with the meds? Is it easier to do homework, read, concentrate? What is the other medication you are taking with Strattera?
Thanks...lasthope

B_Grl_Online · 06-20-2003, 09:30 PM

I was editing my post when you replied. At the bottom I hope the new info helps. Luvox is the other med I take with Strattera and it helps with anxiety and obsessing. Thank you for the compliment on my writing.

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lasthope · 06-22-2003, 08:26 AM

I have a question about your meds....and your diagnosis. You say you are ADD...do you have any ADHD or impulsivity? My son is almost 14 and he does have trouble keeping focused and staying on task...however he also has trouble staying still or not fidgeting when he is doing homework or sitting in class. The strattera doesn't seem to help with that. It makes him tired. If you take Strattera at night does it make you less tired in the day? Also can you tell the difference when you are on meds and not? He takes concerta with strattera but he says the concerta makes him edgy
thanks for any feedback

B_Grl_Online · 06-23-2003, 02:27 PM

Yes, Im impulsive when it comes to talking but strattera helps me with that because it mellows me out. I also have trouble staying focused but strattera helps with that too. It makes me tired so if I take it at night Im not tired during the day. Just mellow. Yes, I can tell the difference between when Im not and am on meds. I was on concerta but that didn't make me edgy. Hope this helps.