21st February 2008
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Brain injury can cause a disorder that is identical to ADHD. One expert, Daniel Amen MD, calls it ADHD. Most others say it is like ADHD. It's the old duck thing. Walks, looks, quakes like a duck. What is it?
Adderall and Ritalin can induce depression and can cause stomach upset. Both side effects can sometimes be managed by low dose extended release formulations such as Concerta. Another possibility is a stimulating antidepressant such as Welbutrin instead of the stimulants or along with a much lower dose of stimulants.
Your best bet is to learn to manage without meds ... if that is possible. A good psychologist with ADHD therapy experience may be able to help you find effective work-arounds. Take a look at some of the bio-feedback therapies out there. You may be able to teach an undamaged part of your brain to take up the slack.
Bob
Brain injury can cause a disorder that is identical to ADHD. One expert, Daniel Amen MD, calls it ADHD. Most others say it is like ADHD. It's the old duck thing. Walks, looks, quakes like a duck. What is it?
Adderall and Ritalin can induce depression and can cause stomach upset. Both side effects can sometimes be managed by low dose extended release formulations such as Concerta. Another possibility is a stimulating antidepressant such as Welbutrin instead of the stimulants or along with a much lower dose of stimulants.
Your best bet is to learn to manage without meds ... if that is possible. A good psychologist with ADHD therapy experience may be able to help you find effective work-arounds. Take a look at some of the bio-feedback therapies out there. You may be able to teach an undamaged part of your brain to take up the slack.
Bob