Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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DJH 12/15/2008

hey depression community...it's doug..back...it's been a long while...

i have a question - has anyone here tried focalin or other ADHD drugs? i'm just curious to learn about people's experiences.

thanks! hope y'all are well.

doug

deleted_user 12/15/2008

Hi.. never heard of it sadly... PS.. please visit this post...

http://dailystrength.org/c/Depression/forum/Improving-The-Community/5408277-whats-most-important-improvements

deleted_user 12/15/2008

I had tried the adult one unsure of the name but it might be this one, and it didn't help me much at all, http://www.adult-adhd.com/Drugs/dexedrine.html (again I think this was the one, I just know it was for adult ADHD)

Adderall as a kids helped or so I was told I was not myself and felt like a zombie and almost had a heart attack from the meds.

deleted_user 12/15/2008

Hey doug
i ignored myself and cant unignore myself will you be able to unignore me for me please.

Thanks.

Rosie.

deleted_user 12/15/2008

The ratings could me removed if you get five minutes.

deleted_user 12/15/2008

And we wonder why Doug never comes to play with us.

To answer your question, its not a drug I am familiar with focalin. My nephew takes slow release ritalin and it does help tremendously but he has some of the common side effects.

deleted_user 12/15/2008

Oh yeah ridalin my brother was on but it gave him a heart murmur.

deleted_user 12/15/2008

well look what the cat dragged in

WanderingVet 12/15/2008

Never heard of it but Googled it. At a glance I see a "few" warnings among the hits.

deleted_user 12/16/2008

never heard of it

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