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A psychologist I saw suggested wellbutrin, though my psychiatrist didn’t think it was appropriate.
I tried atomoxetine, which helped with irritability (but had some negative side effects so I didn’t continue). When I started taking atomoxetine, I had also started B12 supplements. My psychiatrist asked for a liver test before prescribing the atemoxetine, and the test results showed low B12; 229pmol/L. As B12 is sometimes referred to as the stress hormone, I decided to boost my levels. I gave myself cyanocobalmin injections (0.5ml of 1000ug/ml) every week for about 10 weeks, then 1000ug methylcobalmin pill taken once/day tapered down to 1/wk over a few months.
Now I rarely feel frustrated, and when I do the feeling is much less intense. I’m not taking any medication, aside from an occasional 20mg Ritalin SR which I take to keep me from feeling sleepy in the afternoon (instead of my usual coffee).