Posted by mtdewcmu on November 26, 2009, at 1:20:18
In reply to Re: calling all armchair psychs » Phidippus, posted by g_g_g_unit on November 22, 2009, at 14:38:20
> thanks. first day of Ritalin turned out to be a washout - on the one hand, it gives me the mental energy to break from compulsions and redirect my attention to more rewarding activities. but it also makes me more angsty, and the comedown is hellish. i don't envision myself sticking with it for the long haul. maybe the effect would also be more positive if i weren't depressed.
Reading along with this thread, I knew you weren't going to like Ritalin. I think your attention problems are caused by anxiety, rather than the other way around. I have the same issues (except I lean more toward GAD than OCD). Your next move should be to pick one of the best antidepressants (Lexapro, Zoloft, Celexa, Effexor) and make sure you get to a sufficient dose. That means 20mg Lexapro, 100-150mg Zoloft, 40mg Celexa, or 150mg Effexor.
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