Question 1

i exhibit around 75% of the characteristics of bpd i want to know if it is bpd or just a byproduct of anxiety and add.

Accepted Answer

It can be difficult: To diagnose bipolar disorder accurately. Classically, mania is required for a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. This means a week or more of way too much energy, racing thoughts, overspending, increased sex drive, little or no need for sleep.

Your situation is confused with the Concerta. I recommend a good psychiatric evaluation.

Question 2

how come my anxiety and add symptoms go away when i am very tired?

Accepted Answer

Being tired: May force you to relax your body and therefore slow down the symptoms of adhd and anxiety. Learning relaxation techniques can also help with anxiety, .

Question 3

could anxiety cause attention problems as severe as add and is venlafaxine suitable for such combination of anxiety and add?

Accepted Answer

Yes possibly: its important to have a diagnostic evaluation by a psychologist or psychiatrist (that is good at differential diagnosis) to first evaluate what you have, before deciding on a treatment plan. Anxiety can cause problems in attention, focusing, concentration, etc. Depression can also come with these symptoms. ADD/ADHD can occur with anxiety and/or depression. Treatment follows the diagnosis.

Question 4

is effexor safe to take with adderall? i have anxiety and add and i keep reading conflicting data in regards to taking these meds together.

Accepted Answer

It depends....: The are warnings about possible dangers of taking venlafaxine (Effexor) and Adderall, specifically causing increasing risk of a very dangerous condition known as serotonin syndrome, as well as excessive weight loss, and other concerns regarding increased side effects overall patient safety. Therefore, you must consult with your prescribing psychiatrist before taking these Rx in combination.

Question 5

is it dangerous to quit watching porn cold turkey with bipolar disorder, anxiety and add? if so, what solutions are there?

Accepted Answer

Therapy?: Have you yet tried any form of psychotherapy? Typically, the optimal combination of things to treat emotional issues such as bipolar/add/and whatever all else is medication (which, on your best day, is supposed to take the edge off symptoms) but the real gruntwork takes place in psychotherapist's consulting room.

Question 6

i have anxiety and add. i take zoloft (sertraline) and klonopin for anxiety but it is affecting my concentration. is it safe to add ritalin to the mix?

Accepted Answer

Add: it is safe to add Ritalin (methylphenidate) if you are having serious problems with concentration.

Question 7

i've been diagnosed with anxiety, depression and add for years now. i always seem to find a crutch..drugs, men, sex, alcohol ..i want to stop, help?

Accepted Answer

12 Step program: Please continue to see your doctors for your anxiety, depression and ADD.  Beyond that, consider getting into a 12 step program which can help you avoid the unhelpful move toward drugs, men, sex, alcohol, etc.  Some groups are called AA, some NA, but they all work on the same model.  Peace and good health.

Question 8

anxiety and adhd/add 15 year old boy? what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Get him evaluated: I would encourage him to see a psychologist with experience treating adolescents or potentially a child and adolescent psychiatrist. Stay safe!

Question 9

is it ideal to perscribe someone xanax (alprazolam) 1mg x3 for anxiety and then add adderall for attention issues?

Accepted Answer

Ideal = add therapy: Nearly all research agrees that the ideal way to address psychological problems includes good psychotherapy. Whatever your medication needs, without CBT type therapy, you will not learn important skills for managing your life and symptoms. The combo you mention has no dangerous interactions. Adding Tx will optimize gains.

Question 10

i'm having problems with my working memory. can wellbutrin (bupropion) xl improve this? i also have anxiety depression and add with out hyperactivity. on prozac 2

Accepted Answer

Dont know: Too many questions which cannot be answered in this format. I'd suggest that you'd be screened for sleep disorders which can impair memory.

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I exhibit around 75% of the characteristics of bpd i want to know if it is bpd or just a byproduct of anxiety and add.

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How come my anxiety and add symptoms go away when i am very tired?

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Could anxiety cause attention problems as severe as add and is venlafaxine suitable for such combination of anxiety and add?

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Is effexor safe to take with adderall? i have anxiety and add and i keep reading conflicting data in regards to taking these meds together.

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Is it dangerous to quit watching porn cold turkey with bipolar disorder, anxiety and add? if so, what solutions are there?

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I have anxiety and add. i take zoloft (sertraline) and klonopin for anxiety but it is affecting my concentration. is it safe to add ritalin to the mix?

A member asked:

I've been diagnosed with anxiety, depression and add for years now. i always seem to find a crutch..drugs, men, sex, alcohol ..i want to stop, help?

A member asked:

Anxiety and adhd/add 15 year old boy? what should i do?

A member asked:

Is it ideal to perscribe someone xanax (alprazolam) 1mg x3 for anxiety and then add adderall for attention issues?

A member asked:

I'm having problems with my working memory. can wellbutrin (bupropion) xl improve this? i also have anxiety depression and add with out hyperactivity. on prozac 2

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