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I have struggled with anxiety/depression for the last 12 years. I thought it began with the birth of my first child and later attributed it to my mother's early onset Alzheimer's disease (Our 12 year struggle that ended last November when my mother escaped the shell of her body and went to be with the Lord...mercy was all we knew to pray for in the end, and our prayer was heard). I have been treated with almost all of the SSRI meds., and I have experienced severe health problems myself, such as, asthma, emergency gallbladder removal, hysterechtomy (sp?), and other minor periodic bouts with the flu/colds/viruses. Not until recently, when I completed extensive research on Adult ADD, did I feel there was any hope for recovery from my medical "issues". Miraculously, I found myself described almost to the detail in the book Drive to Distraction, by Dr. John Ratey. Long story short, I found a good Doctor, was diagnosed with Adult ADD, and I have discontinued all of my other medications in lieu of one pill, Concerta (extended release) every morning. My research was never for the purpose of curing my severe asthma, which was greatly affecting my life; however, that is what was cured. It has been so LIBERATING. I now know what "the rest of the world" feels like on most days. With self-analysis, I can now track the ADD symptoms all the way back to 2nd grade. My mother, eventhough not physically present, is still taking care of me. It was through my reading on "brain research" to understand her alzheimers that I came upon this discovery. I am now functiong at almost 100%. My only concern is that I do experience some anxiety that is difficult to control at times. I was reading many of the posts on anxiety and trying to find a solution for myself. I do need to incorporate regular exercise...which I intend to do, but until that becomes a consistent routine, I feel that I need a slight balance with medication. I have had bad experiences with several of the SSRIs; however, the reading I have done, and based on my individual symptoms, it seems that a mix of Concerta with Wellbuitron would help. I am open to suggestions in this area. Thanks for reading my story. This is my very first time to join a chat room or support group.