Hi Pounce. Pleased to hear you've not got ADHD, that's a relief. You're off the meds, good one. When did that happen? You do come across as a bit impatient, though. When you come off meds, it can take a week or so to readjust, the same as it takes for the med to 'kick in'. You say you're a high achieving academic type. Is the Dr monitoring your progress without meds? See how you go, how you feel for a week or so. You may have trouble sleeping as you adjust. Did your Dr explain problems adjusting to life without meds? Have you looked at what caused the original problem that caused you to go to the Dr. You said you were depressed. Why? Try writing down when you're feeling down, why you feel down, what can you do to overcome that. Maybe you're simply trying to do too much. Maybe your self expectations are too high and this frustrates you. That can cause you to feel depressed. The more you try to do and can't, the more angry and depressed, frustrated you become. It's a vicious merry go-round. Try and accept who and what you are. Not easy, but in the long run, it's better for you.
