[aspenhall]

This is to see how many of us do or don't take something to help us with our PADS.

[Bug-n-Bears-Mommy]

I take meds, but not because of the adoption, I was on them before. I had trouble dealing with the loss of my father and 3 years of infertility. Maybe that is why I have not had any emotional issues with the adoption??

[aspenhall]

LUCKY DUCKY YOU!!!

Yeah, it prolly wasn't smart of me to be moving around every 2 months. Had just had surgery on my foot (general anesthesia) AND chopped my long dark curly hair SHORT and straight and blonde. and then -surprise! I didn't transition well LOL DUH! ...Identity crisis..YA THINK??!!!?

[aspenhall]

By the way, I recently started taking Wellbutrin generic and somewhat low doses to see if it helps my ADD. What I have found in the past few days, is the Rage has mostly dissapeared.....That boiling anger that seemed to always be there is GONE. I am calmer and less frustrated.

[angelkisses0102]

Warning, warning, warning!!! Last time we changed my meds it was not pretty!

I am in the process of going off prozac ...it really hasn't ever done the job properly...after 11 months...duh!...and starting Effexor XR (again) next week. I am hoping against hope it works better...I am so 'down' and dragging lately. A tad grumpy too.

Aspen~
YAY...GREAT news!!!

[aspenhall]

Well today is day one of Strattera.....WOOZY is how I feel...and it's a LOW dose......eesh I better even out soon!

[angelkisses0102]

Well, I made thru the transition and feel...so much better!!! No more prozac fog!!! WooHoo!!!

[MamaTo6]

I dont know if I suffer from PADS, or just plain ole anxiety and slight to moderate depression. (depends on the day) I used to take paxil and found it made a great influence on my life. I could actually get off the couch AND leave the house.


After about 3 years with the paxil I ran out while we were away and I never ended up renewing the prescription. Ta Da I was fine for the next 3 or 4 years. No anxiety or depresssion at all. Life was good even though everything was going wrong, except ofcourse the placement of our wonderful sweet baby newborn boy. (2 yrs ago. will finalize this summer)


There is alot of turmoil going on within my family right now. My youngest sister died just 2 months ago too. I am laying awake alot of nights with severe anxiety. Most days I dont answer the phone for fear of more drama. Im fine as long as I am busy.


Im thinking its time to go back to the Dr.s and maybe ask to try the Wellbutrin. My dtr takes it and she swears it is a miracle drug. Right now Im taking low doses of valium to help me get to sleep at night but Im pretty sure that isnt the answer.


Thanks for coming out with this thread.

[nikkib365]

I was one of those people who felt that taking medicine for depression was a sign of weakness and fought it every step of the way after the loss of my children. Finally after self-medicating with alcohol and reaping the consequences of that, I decided I needed help. I have been taking meds for depression ever since. After three weeks of having my beautiful children home, I could feel the depression and anxiety getting worse and I couldn't understand why I wasn't happier since I had gotten these two beautiful children then I read about PADS on this board.

I had found the answer and I figured that I would be prone to having PADS because of having prior depression due to being traumatized. So my doctor doubled my dose of Cymbalta two weeks ago which is a new SSRI and very effective, and I feel a LOT better. I am also much more patient with my children!!!!

[JoEvans]

The last time I went to the doctor, he prescribed Zoloft for depression/anxity attacks. (over a year ago)
However, I quit taking them. I started contiplating suicide.
But I do take vivian/no dose like candy. Have been for over 2 years now.

[aspenhall]

I too medicate with caffiene. Dr Pepper to be exact! One in the early afternoon gets my butt in gear....It's ....transmission fluid kinda! Wellbutrin (low dose) took the anger and frustration away...lessened the "take it personal" effect. I hoped for a miracle with the strattera, but it only makes me MORE in a fog and woozy feeling....I suspect I will end up being a ritalin girl.

[aspenhall]

Ok, I have officially been on 10 mg Generic Ritalin for a month and upped it to 20 mg Extended Release 2 weeks ago. I don't feel so much a difference, but Hubby could tell the moment it wore of....and I seem to be getting more done, with less effort...I may try the non extended Release next month...