[Nomad40]

For those of you who have had success with Wellbutrin/Bupropion can you chime in regarding your dosage?

I was started out on 150 mg daily, then DR switched to 100 mg twice daily.

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Scattybird thanks for the suggestion and encouragement- my first ADHD med in 2006 was straterra and unfortunately it did not do much for me other than make me tired. I did get an email from my cardiologist this morning and he will be sending my primary Dr. a letter stating that I can remain in Adderall.

Although not specified in his email, I suspect that since my heart attack was due to a blockage rather than a heart arrhythmia, Adderall is not contraindicated.
This is a big relief because I’m going to need that laser focus on my new way of eating and sticking to it.

Nomad

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I just emailed the cardiologist with the all the info, good suggestion. Hopefully it will all work out. If not I’ll be exploring other meds. And thanks for the encouragement dithl. Just went for my first walk on the comeback trail- feels good.

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I switched over to a magnetic money clip. It has two internal compartments. Besides cash, I carry my drivers licence, a debit card and a credit card, just the basics. It was great to rid myself of the thick wallet with alot of “stuff” crammed in. I got it for 14.95 US at http://www.daveramsey.com/store/cBUDGETING-p1.html

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BobL- I can relate with the on again, off again. RIght now its more that I can’t live up to some of the commandments- and fear confession and/or not recieving the sacraments in a clean state. Avoidance is bliss. But I can’t really avoid it for long without considering that religion would do me some good. I have been looking at other faiths on the web like Bill mentioned. However I become overwhelmed by guilt at times for even considering it. That’s the loyal part of me I suppose.

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911- I’ve been at it 20+ years with a lot of ups and downs. I’ve been on the plus side for awhile now. Early on things were good. Had some rough clashes with the brothers from time to time. I always seemed to find conflict. I moved around- 5 different stations in the first 15yrs, twice was for promotion. 5 years ago I moved into a Fire Inspector job. A year later a couple of people retired and I got the Lead Fire Inspector job (equivalent to Captain). As the promo approched I asked my Dr. about meds. Tried Strattera, it did not work for me. We then tried Adderall XR. It worked wonders on most levels. I still had clashes with the people under me until the fire inspectors and asst fire chief took me off-site and really let me have it (like an intervention) This helped me turn it around. I’ve become a good leader and really appreciate those who work with/for me. I can retire but enjoy the job so much I’ll keep going till it changes, or when the rip the uniform off my back- whichever comes first. I do, however have a lot of contempt for the firefighters in the stations. The seem to have an entitlement mentality- way different attitudes, some of it really gets to me. I stay away from the stations to avoid getting P.O.’d. Maybe its just part of the “old me” that I can’t shake where I always need something to be disagreeable with or diagreeable about.

It sounds like you have some good ways of coping. Sounds like your not too far off from finding your equalibrium. However I think I’d be foggy too if I was still in riding the firetruck- I find the daily task oriented nature in my particular management position help me. Sorry mgt. did not work for you. You had it down- save the things that made you give it up. If I was a Captain I’d be retired already because l’d be insane from the attitudes. I’m succeding now because I have a position that fits, have 3 people working with me that do a fine job and we work as a team. I’m really lucky.

Sorry meds did not do for you what they did for me. Keep trying- this site may provide some input or new ideas- Stay safe bro

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I was not even considering this effect, certainly a suprise. I realize the Adderall wears off by substantially evening- normally when I’d start pounding them down. It definately helped me to find discipline in diet and excersise. I took up running, primarily because I can do it during my work day by finding just the right time to do it. Also helped me to stop binge eating. I still struggle with this from time to time. I don’t buy bad stuff but if it is available I tend to overdo it. All in all this drug has helped me a great deal. After finding this site and all the related info, I feel like I’ll be able to fill in the blanks.

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For me, meds helped tremedously with binge drinking. I started Adderall XR in 2006. I drank a few times socially after going on the meds, but then stopped drinking completely. No more cravings or impulsive yearnings for beer. I had no idea this would happen.

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Not loud noises per se- just certain situations

I too sleep with earplugs, but also a white noise machine needs to humming in the backround to dilute any external noise. Since I get up at 4am I’m in bed before my wife or daughter and can’t get to sleep unless everything is just so. Also if I wake up at 2:30- 3:00 AM I’m often preoccupied with getting up and often do so earlier than 4am. Unfortunately my noise machine and complaint about my wife’s (occasional) snoring have driven her to take over the guest room.

At work I can’t stand the loud thuds from the footsteps from office upstairs. It’s occupied by someone I dispise so I’m sure that’s most of it. Also if someone else has a Tv or radio too loud for me I percieve it a rude and get angry.

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