Thank you so much man. It’s so hard for me to admit to saying I have anxiety issues and adhd only because I was diagnosed late. I feel confident I could relate to everything you were saying and it allow me to help others.
You are my hero man, thank you so much, I wish there were more videos on this medication, I'm due to start it very soon. I really appreciate you making this content and sharing your experience!
@@darkwizard9330 It's fine, it doesn't work for me, makes me kind of tired but doesn't really benefit me in any way, I still take it because it's the only help offered to me here in Ireland. What really helps me is self-acceptance, I know my limitations and I don't allow myself to hate myself for my limitations not meeting the expectations of others, I try my best at everything I set my hand to and it might not be good enough for others but it's good enough for me.
Just started my Strattera journey. You are a blessing to those kids! Them being able to look at you and think that yeah they have this thing but they can still be a success. You're doing the lords work sir.
@maryS7543 yeah cold turkey. It's still pretty rough. Anything that works isn't available due to a nationwide shortage. My pharmacist said it won't get better until the fda updates their numbers and allows more to be made. Probably next year.
@steveeymann6374 Thats so cruel. Sorry you had to go through that dude. I'd never cope with another withdrawal at 46 ,the ssri one nearly killed me. Good luck dude
Please make an update video :3 ! I very much appreciated hearing about how you generally feel, and felt on the meds. I can definitely relate. I’ve been told by a neuropsychologist to try Strattera, but my psychiatrist isn’t really into the idea unless I insist. I want to trust her judgement (to some extent!) and she put me on Wellbutrin. It’s been two weeks, and I feel like my mind is spiralling a lot less in terms of over thinking stuff. I have been waking up for months not feeling rested, no matter the amount of time I slept. These last two weeks have been so much better. Not perfect sleep, but I actually feel like I’ve slept! I’m also really happy to see someone with adhd succeed in a teaching position ^^ ! Very proud!
@maryS7543 It's been a life changer! And thanks for asking! But yea, I'm now able to remain focused on projects and it's changed everything for the better! 😊
I understand that you posted this like 11 months ago and the entire world is totally different.... but I really hope you post more. I feel like we have a similar story. I just started this medicine like 3 months now.
@@theofficialadhdteacher an update would be pretty amazing. What medicine are you taking now? What dosage? How did the strattera hold up long term? Wish best of luck for you!
I am on day 1 of 40 mil, of this, and I didn't think it was the meds making me better since it was only day one but now that youre saying all of this... maybe it freakin was!!! I did feel all of the things youre saying, super calm, thoughts not racing as much, but I thought maybe it was because I didn't have as much anxiety today since I feel happier that I'm on the right path to getting help. But yeah, maybe it was the pills. I'll definitely be making a review on Strattera on my vlog channel "ell vlogs" eventually if anyone is interested :)
This is not a real effect of the medicine, as the medicine takes a period of time to act in the body regularly, between a week and more. What we feel is called the phantom defect of the medicine. It happens with most people, and it is a kind of internal conclusion. 😊
i currently am taking quillivant but i truly believe at some point my adhd worsened, i feel like i get into fights a lot more on it and i also think its giving me heart problems and intrusive thoughts, luckily i finally talked to my psych about swapping to straterra, i think a nonstimulant will work so much better for me and ive been working hard to find peoples accounts on it, so far yours has been my favorite! im really glad it’s working for you!
Was given strattera from my doctor back in October. It's the first time I've ever addressed how I feel... at 36 years old. I'm on 40 mg now, started on 25. I honestly feel like I felt the 25 more than the 40, though I've been on it a little whole now. Life has been crazy lately, both professionally and personally and it no doubt helps. Not 100% but far more than I could have expected from any sort of medication as a solution. I just figured i was slow at some absolute basic things, while good at a few select things (politics and mcguyvering things mostly).
I was just diagnosed in December 2020. First tried Concerta but it didn't address the anxiety so my dr prescribed this med. I'm on 40mg and I feel it more than I did the Concerta. But its just a very noticeable calm. But yea. Politics and fixing things for me also lol
I thank God I dont need these drugs no more. Strattera made me hate the experience of taking it. Being too anti social while hpyer focused is not good. I've had my share of side effects. Still to this day I do not like talking about the side effects I had from it.
@@___jadeeee I’m still on it! My doctor doubled my dose so I’m on 80 now but I am feeling great. The only thing is when I take it, I get so tired. I take mine at like 7:30 at night. I’m scared to try it during the day. But I feel like it’s helped my mood and anxiety. I feel more relaxed and not irritated all the time but I’m still having problems with focus but I definitely feel a positive change
@@heatherjohnson5612 that's so reassuring to hear! I also struggle with anxiety so I'm looking forward to seeing how this medication helps. I'm 4hrs into it and I actually felt so sleepy almost like my blood pressure dropped so maybe I'll try it in the evening if that side effect persists. Thank you for responding, it means a lot to me!
@@___jadeeee I definitely recommend taking it in the evening if you continue to feel tired. I started feeling tired from what seemed like day one but I have started from the beginning ain the evening about 3 hours before you go to bed. Talk to your dr first just in case but that’s what my dr suggested for me and I am feeling great. I feel like it has helped my anxiety. I started at 40 and I felt better but not a huge difference. After a month I told my dr exactly how I was feeling and she increased my dose to 80 per day. I am as lmk at two weeks in and I feel soooo much less stressed. She told me it takes at least a good two weeks to get in your system so you get a good feel for the side effects of any. I hope this works for you. Just be 100% transparent with how your feeling on it So they give you the correct dosage. I hope you have success with it🙏🙏🙏
@@heatherjohnson5612 that's really good information and I appreciate your advice! Day 2 so far haven't felt the tiredness so we'll see how it goes. I'm trying my best to keep a record of how I'm feeling but ADHD makes it hard to remember!! Lol thanks again and I'm glad you're having a good experience.
I’ve been taking 40 mg twice a day of Strattera for 2 months and I can see some differences in my daily life but I still have some racing thoughts. I had the exact same experience with sleepiness and blunted emotions when I started. Now I’ve noticed my room is much cleaner versus it being a mess, I’ve been more calm and I’m not as impulsive. It’s a good treatment helper but it doesn’t fix everything in my opinion!
Didn't your doctor prescribe prodep for rasing thoughts? It worked really well for me. The reason i told this to you is, there are many people who has both adhd and anxiety disoder/ depression as two seperate disorders.
I am enjoying not feeling crazy I’m actually feeling like a new person it’s nice because I run n run n my brain never stopped before this medication. Thank you 🙏
Strattera makes me feel sick. I took 30mg and couldn't tell much so went up to 60mg and still makes me really sick feeling. Adderall gives me the energy I need bc it's so hard for me to find the energy to get up amd do anything. My mind constantly racing and I'll go through these periods where I won't shut up and other times I don't want to talk or see anyone and just want to lock myself inside. I'm 29 and went my whole life feeling like somthing was wrong but my parents were off on drugs and my grandma and sister raised me until I lost grandma in 08 from bone cancer and my sister was murdered in 09 by her husband then lost both first cousins, my uncle, my best friend in 2015 2 days before christmas and my dad to throat cancer in 2020 so I've got depression and a severe anxiety and panic disorder.
thank you for sharing your story, I just recently got diagnosed and will be picking up my meds today. I was getting a little anxious as I am already on a cocktail of medication. I hope to get similar results, but I am going to need to trust the process.
How did it keep working for you? I'm on day 6 & I'm still battling the drowsiness, lack of appetite (until the end of the day when it wears off & I get sooo hungry), but I can feel my focus starting to kick in more. I don't really feel much anxiety anymore but like you said I have the blunted personality too. I also get a little brain fog.
Very nice review, I'm starting in ten days, have really trouble wiht motivation and concentration. Had tried ritalin it helps immediately but the doctors here in Slovenia don't want to prescribe it for adults. SO I hope strattra will help me, I have a big project ahead. Thank you for the nice review!
I gotta admit I had a bad reaction to Straterra. Not trying to be rude or gross but it gave me extreme pain in my testicles. I had hopes for it because my Adderal over time has just been somewhat ineffective. I do want to tell you that as a teacher, it’s good to hear from another teacher who isn’t nuerotypical.
@@christianmathison1182 damn just took my first dose 5 minutes ago now I'm terrified lol. 47 always felt a little adhd but nothing I couldn't manage with exercise along. coming out back end of pandemic it was like it decided to intensify so I'm crossing my fingers this will help
I'm confused, were you saying you were feeling effects from Strattera on Day 1? Strattera is a non-stimulant and is an SNRI therefore it takes a full 4-8 weeks before you should start seeing any therapeutic results. Anything in the first few days would be side effects or placebo effect.
It almost immediately raises functional noradrenaline concentration in the synaptic cleft. Noradrenaline release will not lead to euphoria or marked psychological arousal, but you could very plainly feel effects on day one. Significant therapeutic effects are distinct from the mere awareness of the physiological effects of increased noradrenaline concentrations.
Thank you for sharing your story, I just started strattera and was just bumped up to 40mg ..felt nothing on 25.. Dr said *0mg is the ADHD dose but we have to work up to it.
I started today. 3 days on 40 mg once a day, and then 40 mg twice a day after that. I had to take a nap two hours after my first dose, even though I hadn't been up long, but it was the most satisfying nap I think I've ever taken. I usually wake up from naps feeling like I was hit by a truck, but I woke up feeling fantastic. I also felt unusually clear mentally as I was drifting off, which I did not expect so soon. I have a lot of brain fog normally. I was worried about nausea but I ate first and then ate again later when I started to feel a little queasy, and it went away immediately. Nausea was my biggest concern as a side effect. Another side effect so far was a short bout of dry mouth that went away when I had a cup of tea. The most persistent and unusual side effect so far though, is that my skin feels like it's creeping on my arms, neck, and jaw area, and I've had goosebumps for most of the day. So far I'm encouraged that this might work for me, but we will have to wait and see.
Great video, The only bad thing for me is the stomach growling for some reason... this is even taking it with food. The description is exactly like taking any SSRI Cheers
I am 2 months in at 40mg what he is saying is familiar to the point that I'm trying to get to know myself and I'm 57 So this must be the real me. I've lost at least 25 lbs and that's great. My next step is getting on the 80mg and see where that takes me next.
Thank you for your video. Today qas day 2 for my 12 year old. He started with 25 for 7 days then 40 for 7 days and then 60 is what the dr wants him on daily. He is 110lbs so i hope thats not to high and he dose alright.
Thanks for sharing, it's validating to hear other's stories. Are you gonna make more videos? Also I was wondering, were you ever on Adderall and Strattera at the same time?
I started this today and I’m really scared and nervous because I already have a hate for antidepressant types of meds. I don’t want to feel numb or no emotion at all, that seems scary to me. I just don’t know if I’m making the right choice by trying this medication. I’m used to adderall but don’t want to go down that road again.
How is your adhd now with the pandemic? Mine is so much worse being at home and not being able to go to a “work environment” thank you for sharing your experience and thank you for being an educator
@@theofficialadhdteacher Hi there, thank you very much for your video regarding your experience! Saw you stated you were now on adder-all. Was curious to know if that meant you discontinued Strattera, and if so, if it had anything to do with side effects. I’ve been considering Strattera but have heard some saying there’s sexual side effects? Hope to hear from you. Thanks!
My child 4 yrs taking 18 mg for adhd but sleepy for next day long not talking with anybody even with family we bothered 😫 staarted 15 days, not eating food,onwards pls tell me is it better to continue. Pls waiting for reply
No expert but I keep reading IF those side effects would mean to subside it will take upto 3 weeks. I'm super sensitive with usually many side effects so I was trying to dig more into the side effects than actual effects. Is your child getting better or same since it will mark aout 3 weeks now?
@Angel Sanchez For me it just helps with my racing thoughts. One of my symptoms of my adhd is that I have alot of thoughts all at once and it can cause me to have alot of anxiety and over think things. I actually stopped taking it shortly after this comment though because it was making my heart race. Im trying concerta now.
M starting today 10mg.... doc said take in the morning but after seeing reviews I decided to take it early evening ..... Btw any suggestions or precautions for the 1st 4 weeks?
@Angel Sanchez thanks... Currently the side effects that I am facing are... 1. Increased appetite : m eating like an elephant 2.increased Body absorption rate which is causing frequent urination, constipation, excessive sweating 3. light headedness as if I am flying in heaven 😂😂😂 Is this side-effects will remain forever?
How Many days or weeks does the sleepiness last? I'm on day three and no matter how much caffeine I drink. I'm sleeping and fatigued trying to get through the day at work.
Can I ask what time of day you were taking yours? I take mine about mid day (1ish) and did laid down for a nap (on day two) which I can NEVER do because my mind won’t shut off to sleep, even when I’m EXHAUSTED! I was able to feel relaxed enough to sleep the slightest bit and it was amazing! I do wonder if taking it in the evening or closer to bed would help.
Mind if I ask-I tried Strattera and it made me so lethargic, dizzy, and dissociated, and made my vision blur to a point where I wasn’t able to drive, or cook, or read. Did you have any of these side effects?
Im in college right now and Im 1 year from graduating as a secondary social science educator. I've learned how to manage my emotions as I've grown, but I fear I how Im going to manage it as a teacher. Trying straterra before I get back on concerta. But super nervous about the side effects.
Thanks for the great content. One question tho, why did you go back to Adderall ? What does Adderall do that Stratera doesn't ? because my Dr prescribed it to me and I am on 60 mg now.
@@theofficialadhdteacher Oh interesting! Did you notice if one exacerbated the effects of the other, or if one helped reduce the other’s side effects? 🤔
Thank you for sharing. I feel like medication doesn't work for me, it gives me too much anxiety & completely kills my personality. I also find certain funny clips / videos / movies unappealing during medication, i find it very hard to laugh or enjoy jokes / memes and stuff. But the medication gets stuff done for me, like it slows down time and makes me focus on one thing at the time.
I just received my diagnosis in this new year and I'm 29. This is my first time taking strattera. And a question I have for you is have you ever felt constant chills from the top of your head and constant nausea? I'm on 40mg.
Im considering using this. I've never taken Adderall or anything else to treat the ADD. But I am nervous to start this as with anything new especially any pills. I have and am trying all natural ways to improve focus like lions mane for example but it still isn't giving me that motivation or focus. Could I expect to get motivated and focus from this Strattera ? Also have you tried or know anything about Focalin?
Just started this on 9/15, I truly hope it helps me focus. I can read something literally 10x's and still not absorb anything. Thank you for sharing your review!
@@sherryyyberryyy235 it's actually going great! I was really worried about the aggression and insomnia side effects but I haven't experienced any. Currently on a low dose of 40mg 1x day. I can read and comprehend what I've read a lot better, focus a little bit better, my depression has improved, and I feel motivated to complete tasks. Hoping I can increase the dosage in a few months.
@@MisterWhatWhat that’s great news! I’m currently on medication for depression, anxiety & PTSD but struggling with ADHD symptoms. My Dr doesn’t want to put me on a stimulant again because of my anxiety so she was talking about trying me on this next month. I was trying to do my research a head of time. After taking Adderall for many years I wasn’t sure if a non stimulate would help me but it seems to have good reviews which makes me excited to try it!
@@sherryyyberryyy235 Definitely give it a try! It does take about 3 weeks for it to begin working. I'm on Celexa and feared that it would interact with it, but it made it work "better" in a sense. My Dr didn't want to put me on a stimulant because of my anxiety as well and due to blood pressure issues that are hereditary. He's okay with prescribing class drugs when needed but he is anti adderall and other similar drugs. I truly hope things work out for you. Would not wish anxiety, ADHD, or any of this mess on my worst enemy, it truly sucks beyond words.
"Kinda forgot to take both of them, twice a day, so whatever..." I'm sorry, I shouldn't have laughed as loud as I did. So, I'm not sure if you'll see this, but hoping you do. With my ADHD, I'm very much the epitome of disorganisation, and at the moment, my executive dysfunction is in another country altogether (although about to start Strattera, so might find it's on a flight home after all). Anyway, I'm currently at university, and I've found a huge passion for the degree I'm studying. But I've also found I'd quite like to go back and teach it in a few years. I've got the knowledge, the confidence, the potential teaching ability, but I know organisation plays into it a lot, too. So, I'm curious. How did you find ADHD affected your ability to stay on top of the organisational needs for teaching? And did Strattera affect this much? Also, I've seen some people mention the emotional blunting effects, and this is an important one for me as a counsellor, so did you find that it impacted your ability to empathise with your students?
I just started it a week ago. Switched up from adderall. So far it makes me feel tired throughout the day, and more like a zombie than adderall did. I was started off on 10mg
Hello! Just now seeing your vid. How is the Straterra going for you? It was just recommended for me and I am scared to start something new after a bad experience with Zoloft. Thank you!!
My son is 12 turning 13 he has Autism adhd anxiety and depression he been on Abilify for months and just started vyvanse and it made him angry and irritable. I been doing research and I can’t find anything .
It works I took it as a kid from 12 to 18. But of course it didn't work as well as concerta. Strattera is a stimulant... just not typical stimulant. I took 80mg but for a little I took 100mg. I stopped taking 100mg because the pharmacy didn't have it... Want to start dexodrine.
Does Strattera help with your anxiety and let you sleep at night ? Im on Adderall and it has helped a lot with focusing in school.The only downside is it gives me a lot of anxiety and doesn’t let me sleep .
@@amiraheikal193 i tried it and stopped after a while, as it didn't do much. I reached the conclusion i don't have adhd, and it was and still is mostly malfunctioning daydreaming