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I've never been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD but it dawned on me the other day that I might have some symptoms of it. I don't know how many of those symptoms are ones that everyone experiences or part of my depression or if they are perhaps linked to something like ADD/ADHD.
I'm still taking 300mg of Effexor on a daily basis in addition to 10mg of Elavil every night, but still find myself struggling to organize my thoughts and my life. I greatly struggle with routine and organizing my daily activities. I struggle with time and always have. I seem to get overwhelmed and confused with paper work and feel like all the things I need to get done are swirling around in my head. And they won't stay still long enough for me to make a linear list out of them. Even if I do manage to make a list, I lose it, lol. I seem to function predominantly in one of two states...completely enthralled with something to the point of not recognizing time or hunger or even transitioning from day to night, or totally distracted by audio and visual stimulus to the point where I can't think because I feel too overwhelmed and confused. Regardless of what "state" I'm in, I don't feel like I get much done. On the other hand, I always feel like I've got TONS of things to do, but I can't seem to ever get them done. I am frustrated about this every day.
I'm talking about simple stuff here...making meals, establishing and sticking to a sleep routine, planning social time, cleaning, organizing myself at work etc.
Therefore, I've got a few questions...
Thanks in advance for answering my questions. I'm just wonderin'.
PS. I should mention that when I was in my depression, I didn't want to get any activities or responsibilities done...I didn't have the energy, motivation and actually, I didn't even care about them. I didn't care about anything and I was exhausted all the time. I felt like I couldn't think. But now, I desperately want to be more organized in my life but can't seem to make that happen.
I'm still taking 300mg of Effexor on a daily basis in addition to 10mg of Elavil every night, but still find myself struggling to organize my thoughts and my life. I greatly struggle with routine and organizing my daily activities. I struggle with time and always have. I seem to get overwhelmed and confused with paper work and feel like all the things I need to get done are swirling around in my head. And they won't stay still long enough for me to make a linear list out of them. Even if I do manage to make a list, I lose it, lol. I seem to function predominantly in one of two states...completely enthralled with something to the point of not recognizing time or hunger or even transitioning from day to night, or totally distracted by audio and visual stimulus to the point where I can't think because I feel too overwhelmed and confused. Regardless of what "state" I'm in, I don't feel like I get much done. On the other hand, I always feel like I've got TONS of things to do, but I can't seem to ever get them done. I am frustrated about this every day.
I'm talking about simple stuff here...making meals, establishing and sticking to a sleep routine, planning social time, cleaning, organizing myself at work etc.
Therefore, I've got a few questions...
- Are these still normal symptoms after being in therapy for 3 (maybe 4) years as well as being on so much medication?
- At what point do I consider other potential causes for my cognitive challenges?
- How much different is medication for ADD vs medication for depression and anxiety?
Thanks in advance for answering my questions. I'm just wonderin'.
PS. I should mention that when I was in my depression, I didn't want to get any activities or responsibilities done...I didn't have the energy, motivation and actually, I didn't even care about them. I didn't care about anything and I was exhausted all the time. I felt like I couldn't think. But now, I desperately want to be more organized in my life but can't seem to make that happen.
