I think I am having a problem with Adderall. I have been taking 60mg of Geodon at night and it has really helped me a lot. I had to stop Lithium because it was making me depressed. But I have been taking Adderall and I have been loving the motivation (been working out) the focus (getting organized and getting things done). The problem with Adderall is, I think, unfortunately, that when I don't take it I get depressed and irritable. And even when I do take it, I can be irritated by the slightest things, usually by my husband. I think and I know you all will say, that the Adderall is causing some mood instability. Ugh, I hate that. Adderall even gives me a lift in my mood. But then when I am not on it, life is difficult. I need to stop the irritability, not fuel it with an amphetamine. |
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