[LMB] OT:AKICIF ADD

[Azalais Aranxta]

On Sat, 7 Oct 2006, Rowena wrote:

> The ADHD friend I mentioned who self medicated with heroin (and
> who is now totally clean for a long time) still uses methadon,
> now as a med for his ADHD. He doesn't tolerate Ritalin and
> Concerta. His brain is weirdly wired, for he responses to
> benzodiazepines (the stuff that is supposed to sedate you) by
> becoming agressive and raging.

That's actually not uncommon among ADD/ADHD sufferers.  The same
paradoxical reaction that makes stimulants calming also makes
drugs that are supposed to calm you down stimulating.  I loved
Valium but it certainly never made me feel calmer!  If I need
more calming than a stimulant will provide I need a muscle
relaxant, not a sedative.  Though Lunesta, which is a newer sleep
drug, does work for me.

~malfoy

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