Medical Update

My apologies for not writing last week.  Anything that I feel compelled to write about these days feels more like a journal entry and has the flavor of not-yet-ready-for-public-consumption.  

Onto the medical update.  My therapist and prescribing doctor both felt that my antidepressant needed to be doubled.  So we did that and after a week or so of 150mg of Effexor rather than 75mg, I do note that I feel lighter in mood in the mornings.  Regarding ADHD medications, my doctor and I will examine that possible option at an appointment early next month.

As an aside about which I''ll write more later, for those who have followed my blog, you'll know that I successfully produced my own music festival this year, which I created to directly challenge my ADHD.  Recently I met with representatives of a high end grocery store chain that is very interested in helping to sponsor next year's festival.  The best moment of the meeting?  When they asked me what my wish list is for next year. 

More soon.  

Guanfacine

Guanfacine is a "symphatholitic, selective receptor agonist."  Should you be interested to read more about it in friendly prose click on the link above. In short it, "may treat ADHD by affecting the part of the brain that controls attention and impulsivity." Not exactly words of confidence but I'm willing to try it. 

I have a doctor's appointment on Thursday this week where I will discuss this drug option with her.  I'm not so much worried about whether or not I will get a prescription but more as to whether I will be able to afford the drug.   I have my coupons and a drug discount card.  We'll see what happens.  I'm very determined to try different drugs to hep find focus. 

I remain aware that trying drugs is trial and error.  This search could take months and months.  Perhaps the right drug is out there for me.  Perhaps it doesn't exist.  Perhaps my miracle pill does.  

I remain cautiously optimistic.