Posted by KarenB on July 11, 2000, at 13:22:37
In reply to Provigil makes me sleepy and tired, too, posted by Bill Phelps on July 9, 2000, at 23:08:58
Hey Bill,
Welcome! Sorry no one has answered you yet.
I too, trialed Provigil and did not like the results. It really is considered a stimulant but works for SOME as an antidepressant. I trialed it, however, during PMS time and so can't really make a firm judgement BUT I was more sleepy than normal. It should have improved wakefulness but didn't. It also did nothing for my mood but, like I say, it was bad timing. I have PMDD (Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder or, at is is known around our house, "PMS from hell"). I also have adult ADD with hypoactivity and the resulting depression from years of not being diagnosed and treated. I was previously diagnosed BipolarII. Maybe I'm both. Whatever I am, I am feeling better today because of research and suggestions of people on this board.
Adrafinil has done what it is supposed to do, so far. I take 300mg, plus 10mg Adderall in the morning and it is really helping me not only with focus and energy but motivation and mood. First dose is taken 1/2 hour to 45 min. BEFORE arising. Second dose (of both) is taken about 5 1/2 hours later.
I also started 5mg of Zyprexa in the evening. I found that if I take it a bedtime as they suggest, I am too groggy in the morning. This is really helping with ruminating thoughts. My mind is "quieter," and I feel altogether more stable. I can sleep now, no problem, without a sleep med. The less meds the better, as far as I'm concerned. Zyprexa makes me crave sweets, though. Without the Adderall, I am sure I'd gain back the weight I have lost. I am in a size 2/3, where I should be at 5'1" and don't want to give that up. My husband say, "So...eat fruit." But we all know that's not the same as chocolate, don't we? If my clothes start getting tight, I'll have to re-evaluate.
I am going to trial Amisulpride, to relace the Zyprexa soon. If that doesn't work out, I can always go back to the Zyprexa.
Yeah, I know I sound like I'm looking for the magic bullet but why feel 50% better when you can feel maybe 95%? I'm an incurable optimist when I am not depressed.
Again, welcome. I found this board just a few months ago while doing research for my own illness. For the most part, the people here are some of the kindest I have not yet met. Isn't it interesting the relationships we can form when not prejudiced by what our eyes see?
Karen
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