My dr knew that I was an alcoholic/addict when he put me on Concerta for ADHD. Concerta, Adderal, Ritalin etc are not for depression. It wasn't til later that he told me that some of the same symptoms exist with borderline personality disorder. I took the test on line. What a relief to finally know what was wrong with me. Its nothing to be ashamed of if you have it. My psych was giving me Concerta for years before he finally told me that I had BPD. (Many people have personality disorders, they just don't know it) Check it out. My behavior is "normal" now. I also take Abilify, Wellbutrin and lamictal. I know I have BPD and although I don't broadcast it, I am not ashamed of it and am so relieved to have finally been put on the right meds and got counseling. It helped me to know what was wrong with me because I was really struggling, and knowing helped me to make positive changes. There is a book written by my psych, Jerold Kreisman, M.D called I Hate You, Don't Leave Me, Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder. Just something to think about. Please don't be offended, I am just being honest and trying to help you.

The main symptoms are:
1 Unstable and intense relationships
2 Impulsiveness in potentially self-damaging behaviors such as substance abuse, sex, shoplifting, reckless driving, binge eating
3 Sever mood shifts
4 Frequent and inappropriate displays of anger
5 Recurrent suicidal threats or gesture, or self mutilating behaviors. (I had thoughts)
6 Lack of clear senseof identity
7 chronic feelings of emptiness or boredom
8 Frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined abandoment (not me)
and also
aggressive behavior, rages.

Take care and keep posting. At any rate I am glad you found a med that is helping you.