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Liveformx64 · 02-28-2008, 02:43 AM

Feb 26th Day one of the Experiment.

1:15 PM Tuesday, I sit down with Doc and I proceed to tell him the symptoms I mentioned in the previous posts, and so on. He asked me the usual questions one might expect from a doctor I guess. One thing he kept bringing back up was my relationship with my girlfriend, and if we got along ok etc..

I thought back through the last few months and as far I was concerned everything was going fine. He then asked me what my line of work was, and what I did for fun. I took a deep breath and listed my mile long list of jobs, and personal interests and hobbies I actively participate in. He asked me again, "are you sure everything is well with the girlfriend?"

Now, I finally saw what he was playing at, and as I thought back, the only fights I could ever remember having was about me not spending enough time with her.

So I told him about our last few arguments, and he said "I think your problem is that you are burning the wick at both ends. Most of your condition is brought on by an overload of trying to get everything done in a day."

I agreed, but insisted that I have the over whelming urge to get up and move any time I am trying to concentrate on a detailed report or sales order. "I simply cant control it". I insisted

After sitting silently for a bit, he reluctantly prescribed me a 25mg daily dose of Strattera. He also mentioned of the 2600 patients he carries I was 1 of 2 people he prescribes this to.

So I head out of the doctors feeling a bit guilty with second thoughts. Never-the-less, I had the samples in my hand and the prescription in my wallet. I took one as soon as I got to my car before heading back to work.

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About an hour later I felt pretty much the same as I always do, just a little more drowsy than usual. I noticed I was yawning a lot, but I felt strangely calm amidst the usual daily firestorm.

Fast forward to 6:00 PM I was pouring through my Inbox. This is something I usually put off until the e-mails are irrelevant or out of date. I seemingly did this with ease, and a certain sense of satisfaction. Placebo affect? Maybe.

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Day two, Feb 17th:

I take 1 25mg of Strattera before I head to work with an apple and some orange juice. I get to work, feeling much pretty much the same as always, but the dull drowsiness is present, and I am yawning like narcoleptic in a mattress factory.

I sit down and get right to todays tasks instead of the usual song and dance of sifting through all of the boring e-mails I pick up a few lengthy orders and have them launched off to the warehouse before the clock hits 9:15.

By Noon I have my inbox completely empty. Something that hasn't happened in 2 years. By the end of the day I actually feel caught up, and have a slight sense of accomplishment for the days work.

So far, there is no doubt I am able to to keep focused more deeply, and for longer periods of time. This drug is actually doing exactly what I hoped that it would do.

An added bonus is that I haven't been this relaxed in I really cant say when. I would get so swarmed during the day, I would raise my level of intensity so much to cope with what I had to do, it would take me hours to wind down after work, and often lead to sleepless nights. It seems that maybe I had a little more hyper activity or anxiety than I originally thought.

This post is entirely too long, so I will say goodnight from here, and provide an update in a few days.

02-28-2008, 02:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
Liveformx64 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: PA Posts: 424	Feb 26th Day one of the Experiment. 1:15 PM Tuesday, I sit down with Doc and I proceed to tell him the symptoms I mentioned in the previous posts, and so on. He asked me the usual questions one might expect from a doctor I guess. One thing he kept bringing back up was my relationship with my girlfriend, and if we got along ok etc.. I thought back through the last few months and as far I was concerned everything was going fine. He then asked me what my line of work was, and what I did for fun. I took a deep breath and listed my mile long list of jobs, and personal interests and hobbies I actively participate in. He asked me again, "are you sure everything is well with the girlfriend?" Now, I finally saw what he was playing at, and as I thought back, the only fights I could ever remember having was about me not spending enough time with her. So I told him about our last few arguments, and he said "I think your problem is that you are burning the wick at both ends. Most of your condition is brought on by an overload of trying to get everything done in a day." I agreed, but insisted that I have the over whelming urge to get up and move any time I am trying to concentrate on a detailed report or sales order. "I simply cant control it". I insisted After sitting silently for a bit, he reluctantly prescribed me a 25mg daily dose of Strattera. He also mentioned of the 2600 patients he carries I was 1 of 2 people he prescribes this to. So I head out of the doctors feeling a bit guilty with second thoughts. Never-the-less, I had the samples in my hand and the prescription in my wallet. I took one as soon as I got to my car before heading back to work. ---- About an hour later I felt pretty much the same as I always do, just a little more drowsy than usual. I noticed I was yawning a lot, but I felt strangely calm amidst the usual daily firestorm. Fast forward to 6:00 PM I was pouring through my Inbox. This is something I usually put off until the e-mails are irrelevant or out of date. I seemingly did this with ease, and a certain sense of satisfaction. Placebo affect? Maybe. ----- Day two, Feb 17th: I take 1 25mg of Strattera before I head to work with an apple and some orange juice. I get to work, feeling much pretty much the same as always, but the dull drowsiness is present, and I am yawning like narcoleptic in a mattress factory. I sit down and get right to todays tasks instead of the usual song and dance of sifting through all of the boring e-mails I pick up a few lengthy orders and have them launched off to the warehouse before the clock hits 9:15. By Noon I have my inbox completely empty. Something that hasn't happened in 2 years. By the end of the day I actually feel caught up, and have a slight sense of accomplishment for the days work. So far, there is no doubt I am able to to keep focused more deeply, and for longer periods of time. This drug is actually doing exactly what I hoped that it would do. An added bonus is that I haven't been this relaxed in I really cant say when. I would get so swarmed during the day, I would raise my level of intensity so much to cope with what I had to do, it would take me hours to wind down after work, and often lead to sleepless nights. It seems that maybe I had a little more hyper activity or anxiety than I originally thought. This post is entirely too long, so I will say goodnight from here, and provide an update in a few days.