ADHD medication WEEK 1 (Straterra) REVIEW/ DAILY VLOG 

Girl, thank you for opening up and sharing your journey with Strattera! As someone starting out on this medication as well, your honesty about the emotional numbness really resonates with me. Your insight and empathy shine through, and you seem to be a very bright and emotionally in tune person. I hope you find the right path to manage your ADHD. Wishing you all the best on your journey ahead!

I'm getting Atomoxetine (strattera), personally I couldn't care less if I go emotionally flat, I have very demanding schedule so this will be a huge benefit if I could be more focused like you mentioned "1 hour of flashcards instead of 2 hours, maybe" So far all I heard on my end in a nutshell, was this drug is about to help me focus and get schooling, work, weight training done like there is no tomorrow. Huge thanks to Margarita Gaona for making the video.

Thank you for posting this, it was very informative and straight forward. I have my pills on me, but haven't started yet, because I've been nervous. I'm sorry you had to go through this alone, but I'm glad you were able to recognize what was the best decision for you. I hope you're doing ok, I'm going to check out your channel

This was truly amazing, thanks for being honest and genuine it takes great courage, you will help alot of people by sharing this, your a real gem and a beautiful person.

First day on my meds and omg I feel all these things. For the first time in my life I finished all my tasks and sat down on the desk until they were all done, but I didn’t feel any reward after. It was really confusing, as this is all I have ever wanted. And then when hanging out with a close friend I could feel like I was not myself, like I was answering all these questions and making jokes, but it wasn’t really me. It’s very scary, but also kinda good that the work stuff is getting done. Hopefully the anxiety and personality swing is just a short term effect and goes away. But this video made me feel like I wasn’t the only one. Thank you!!

a couple thoughts I have: 1st thank you. 2nd - you are a gentle soul in a world that is not that alone will cause stress. 3rd i know this is easy for me to say but i hope that you will grow to be less concerned about what others think about you and if they will notice a change. who cares -your doing what you can and they can support you or not but you have to try. im confident they will support you. i say just be honest and open with them as you are with us, let the chips fall where they may. ADD sucks big time, keep trying to find your solution whatever it takes.

Thank you Margarita! I feel like I have a better understanding of this medication after watching your video. I was curious as to if you started something different or found anything else that may have helped you? I’m not fit for stimulants so this may be one of the medications that I may bring up on my next appointment :) this video was helpful to me. Thank you and best of luck ❤

Thank you for sharing ❤

You have very good and honest communication skills, and a funny personality (bless that sneeze!). Regarding the masking, sounds like spectrum :)

I'm on day 5 of Stattera. It's still making new nauseated but not nearly as bad. My sleep is more restless than before. I have to take the med before bed because it makes me so drowsy and dizzy. I see the comments feeling flat and that's exactly how i feel. My giddiness is gone and i don't like that at all. Thank you for the video. I know they said it would take time to tell a difference but i feel some differences already. Trying to be patient.

No wonder life is easier for others

Hey you are not alone, I get it and from the outside it definitely looks like you were struggling to accept the new changes and maybe letting the fear and paranoia get to you as well as overthinking it a little bit and like you said you feel like you were going through this alone and maybe you don’t have anyone to talk to about it and like you said you don’t like change but there’s a part of you that understands that this might be what you need? I don’t know you that well, so I can’t say anything on that only you can. and aside from that you are very strong and I don’t believe that you’re acting I think maybe you might care a little bit too much about what people thinking. I think that’s from anxiety and the overthinking and I get it. Trust me there’s no judgment on my end.❤ I also have ADHD combined type in. You are awesome because you are providing me with so much insight and just you help me feel seen and I definitely understand the struggle. You deserve nothing but kindness, and good things you do not have to go through this battle alone, if you ever need to talk, just let me know. I know I’m a stranger off the Internet, but like just know you’re not alone and that people care about you. also I get the feeling that your parents might intimidate you in some type of way. I don’t know if that was trauma related or not but again no judgment and I just truly understand personally, I’m working on getting a therapist because I feel like therapy plus medication will help and I’m about to start this medication tomorrow so thank you so much for your incredible insight, I wish us both the best of luck in our continuing journey❤

I have just weened off epilim as a mood stabilizer. I felt flat, robotic and emotionless. I feel energetic again and it's wonderful. I have had depression and anxiety for years and I am about 2 weeks away from being medication free. I am so excited to be myself again! I was considering strattera as an option. Thank you for posting this. I can see it's not for me. My ADHD husband took it and it wasn't for him either. He takes ritalin which works best for him.

Stratera needs to bulid up in your system. Its a long term titration medication, you don't see the benefits quickly like the amphetamines... give it time, your dosage step ups are very fast compared to how we do it in the UK.. 2 weeks on each dose before we step up to the next.. i feel your quick jumps would be quite jaring for you..

On my fourth day and just feeling slight changes and from the information expect to pay attention later as they state it takes 14 days to smooth the effects to a base line. While waiting there will be bumps and sensations as it starts to change brain chemistry. Noticed as a 67 year old male that urination takes longer, but not a bad effect and found out that early treatments for bed wetters used this drug to help young adults from this nervous condition.

thank you for sharing

Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope you are doing well. I have been taking Concerta 36mg for the last 4 months for ADD. The medication has been a game changer for me as it has allowed me to focus better and accomplish my tasks on time. It has also improved my concentration in all aspects. Overall, I am happy and satisfied with the results. The only problem I face is mood swings sometimes when it wears off, but they are manageable😅

Question. Are you also on the spectrum? I got diagnosed with adhd also when I got my autism diagnosis and I was about 32 years old. I also have a lot of trouble with being perceived and so it made me wonder if you might also be on the spectrum.

I just tried Strattera today & so far I understand what you mean by “monotone”. I feel less restless & active. My mind is calm but feels static like something is turning me off. Focus is a little better but not that improved. I feel a bit heavy & indifferent, which is expected when you start a new medication so I’ll see how it goes.

This is my life up to 33 years old. WoW 🤩

Are you still on it? I don’t see an update

Hope your doing better be strong I’m starting strattera today & im kinda nervous but it’s okay I used to take Adderall and my body got dependent on it so I stopped taking it hoping strattera helps

I’ve got adhd too. I’m seeing my psychiatrist today and hoping to have my meds today and I’m nervous bc I’ve recently been diagnosed and have no idea what to expect from them.

OMG THIS IS ME!

First day on Strattera. I wish it made me drowsy, but I had the opposite effect. It kept me up all night and now I am dead tired and I'm so gassy. Hopefully it will get better for me...

And how do you feel now? Cause it's really normal to have severe side effects in the first few days, I rememeber feeling heavily sedated for the first two weeks and now my body's adjusted and I feel great.

pretty :0!

I started today empty stomach...barfed twice... I feel a little dizzy like 10%. I tried my sons Ritalin last week and wow, Ritalin calmed my adhd a lot in like 30 minutes, and I sat at my desk all day. I need to switch if this doesn't work after 90 days.. Be patient all...TY Margarita

I’m on these for two days and also Paroxetine 10mg and Buspirone 15mg all three daily

very brave

Can I get an update on your experience with Strattera

I was on it for a few days. Worst stomach pain of my life and … I didn’t eat or drink water for 3 days. It was terrible. Not gonna take it again.

Always knew something was different about me

4-6 weeks is needed to feel full effects btw

This is why I’ve avoided relationship’s then

Yeah strattera makes me dehydrated

Dont you have to give the medicaiton time to get into your system, which is definitely longer than one week. They say about 8 weeks or so.

It’s weird to think there could be no inner voice

What camera is that

You are amazing no matter what! If you need anything let me know 🥺

Did you have a loss of appetite?

Do your mind should be calm

Awesome job. If you need a good Mind Body Fitness Coach let me know👍

F I have this

How’s your adhd now?

Your body was dehydrated before the medication. I would water your body through taking baths.

Switch to qelbree

Its make me balls hurt

I couldnt pee on straterra

Idont think that it is worth it that you function better as a mechabio, rather than a human

I'm very happy you seem to have concluded that the problem to fix is how you think. Not medication. You will find that by facing your inner fears and facing who you really are and fixing that, you see that you are just like every other human. We are all flawed and our mission is to evolve and overcome our own weakness. It's called Self Actualizing. Check out these books. Think and Grow Rich, 7 Habits of Highly Effectiove People, Awaken the Giant Within

You can’t judge it from just a week of use. Please.

its scary that your mind has changed but youre young and talk immaturely. get some hydration packs from the $ tree or dollar general because liquid i.v. is like $8 & up

You are not telling the truth, you have watched plenty of videos and copying them. 1 week!!! Dangerous and bad opinion amd advice.

Strattera takes up to 3 months to actually work, also 80mg may be too high for you.

Damn.. i would say do whatever makes you happy fr ADHD don't gotta be a weakness it can be our superpower! 🦾

Do not worry about your appearance. Do not worry about your performance . You are not here for anyone else other than yourself . Being a female is hard enough as it is without the pressure of being on stage . This is your life and your journey no one else’s . Life is about the experience , and everything that it comes with. Don’t live your life for others . Establish yourself . Peace and blessings ;)