Q: I have a question. I was diagnosed with ADD as a child and was put on Ritalin until I was about 14. I am now 30 and was wondering is it possible that I still suffer from ADD? I still feel anxious, irritable, have some panic attacks with palps, feel keyed up, can’t focus, [...]
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Q: A friend of mine, 55 years old, does not abuse alcohol or any other substance, and has always been gentle and polite — but he has suddenly started behaving abnormally. About 5 days ago he was found in the lounge, semi-conscious and making indiscernible sounds and bizarre uncoordinated body movements. There was associated urinary [...]
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Q: I have a few questions. I have been taking an antidepressant for depression and anxiety. I was taking Celexa, but found that it just wasn’t doing the trick so my doctor switched me to Prozac. It’s been a little over 2 weeks on it and I do feel better. I am not consumed with [...]
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Q: Is there a medication known to man, to treat chronic anxiety on a long term basis, which does not contain antidepressants? My body reacts negitively to antidepressants. Currently I am taking 200mg sertraline daily and I have such anxiety pain in my heart. I’ve been on this medication 2 months and my doctor keeps [...]
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Q: I have recently had suicidal ideations this college semester, possibly a consequence of using Adderall in conjunction with alcohol. I was prescribed Adderall a year ago by my family physician not because of an ADHD diagnosis but rather my complaint of difficulty with anxiety and stress management. His rationale was that by using Adderall [...]
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