ADHD-Life

Hi Theo, I took Strattera for about 2 years, had the same kind of side effects, especially not being aware of my bladder. Blegh. It did help with concentration and just being able to sit still.

I have gradually stopped taking it and have been free of it for almost a year now. Taking the medicine helped me find the time and inclination to investigate other therapies. I found that journaling helped a lot with the ADHD symptoms. Also ‘lifestyle therapy’ is a big help. Try to eliminate as much drama from your life as possible, and vary your routines. A big part of the frustration that you may experience is likely to come from the fact that you can’t do everything the same exact way every time. This was a big thing for me, but I overcame it by purposely doing things differently, turning it into a game. I also take daily supplements of Omega 3 fish oil and grapeseed extract, very helpful and healthier!
I would suggest a couple of books for you, if you haven’t read them already:
Driven To Distraction : Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood and Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder. both are by Edward M. Hallowell and I found them to be extremely helpful in identifying behaviors and suggested therapies. Good luck!