Comments on: Day 31, 32 & 33 on Strattera http://mrtheo.wordpress.com/2006/08/17/day-31-32-33-on-strattera/ Just another Wordpress.com weblog Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:51:50 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: mrtheo http://mrtheo.wordpress.com/2006/08/17/day-31-32-33-on-strattera/#comment-15 mrtheo Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:25:47 +0000 https://mrtheo.wordpress.com/2006/08/17/day-31-32-33-on-strattera/#comment-15 Hi Shoulung! Thanks for the tips! I've never heard of this grapeseed extracts before, but I sure will look it up. I've heard about the both books you mentioned, but not read them ( yet) Thnks again! Theo Hi Shoulung!

Thanks for the tips!
I’ve never heard of this grapeseed extracts before, but I sure will look it up.
I’ve heard about the both books you mentioned, but not read them ( yet)
Thnks again!

Theo

]]> By: Shoulung http://mrtheo.wordpress.com/2006/08/17/day-31-32-33-on-strattera/#comment-14 Shoulung Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:14:30 +0000 https://mrtheo.wordpress.com/2006/08/17/day-31-32-33-on-strattera/#comment-14 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: <strong>Driven To Distraction </strong>: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood and <strong>Delivered from Distraction</strong>: 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! 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!

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