Posted by rina on January 30, 2007, at 11:00:27
In reply to About racing thoughts, posted by psychnp on December 13, 2004, at 21:22:50
> I am doing research on distinguishing bipolar "racing thoughts" from the distractibility and mental jumble characteristic of ADHD? Anyone have any thoughts to share? Thanks
> -psychnpHi,
I might have a little insight in reference to the racing thoughts per my experience. I was diagnosed with ADD a few months ago. My doctor was wondering why all of the ADD meds: Adderal,Concerta, Ritalin and Focalin weren't taming and helping my ADD but made me quite depressed. I also take Effexor XR and Lamictal. The culprit was the Effexor as well as the ADD medicine. How this was found out, was the hypomanic episode that occured last week. My doctor came to the conclusion of being bipolar. Both of the stimulants and Effexor were counteracting the bipolar disorder and ADD. Now she stopped the Effexor and ADD medicines abruptly, replacing it with 200mg of Seroquel temporarily. It has helped tremendously, until she comes up with a personalized coctail for me. Now, the cravings to eat everything not chained down is horrible but I see her today. Just a little insight in reference to my personal situation.
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