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Posted at 9: 7 PM on Sep 14, 2008 by texascutetoot, #34490
Hi, I just turned 25 years old, and was diagnosed with ADHD as well as anxiety after taking an EEG about three years ago. Before that time, I had been suffering from depression, anxiety, and I couldn't control my ridiculous cravings for sugar and carbs. I know that this sounds weird to people who do not have ADD or ADHD, but for those of us who do, these symptoms might not seem so odd. I had been in counseling and seeing Psychiatrists from age 15 on. Finally, I developed a terrible eating disorder due to not being properly medicated. Some deal with their issues differently than others, but I needed to feel in control of something in my life. As it was, I was completely unorganized, unable to focus on any one thing, unable to study and recall information, tired, unmotivated, and eventually Bulimic/Anorexic. Once I was forced to go to an in-patient clinic for a month and a half, I learned from numerous tests and great specialized doctors, I was finally able to start living again. At age 22 my doctor, at the time prescribed Adderall XR and Xanax XR and three years later, I am still taking both medications. I admit, sometimes I don't want to take it, because I like to feel my emotions and be in the moment of life, but I know without it, I am a wreck and completely out of control again. I let things go, become a total hermit, sink into my own pool of sorrows, and am not anything resembling my old self. Just one problem though, I am a singer and find that when I take my Adderall, I am so dry that my range is cut short- very short, and the tone of my voice is dull. I sing for a living, so this is a major concern. I also find that I don't seem to have the same emotion when I am singing. I can handle the emotional thing, but you can't hide not hitting the notes! What can I do? Is there anything to counteract this side affect? I asked my doctor and she said lemon drops- well, if you are lucky enough to find lemon drops- that's great, but they definitely don't do the trick. I drink nothing but water all day and still- I just can't stay hydrated! What am I going to do? If anyone has any advice or is experiencing the same problems, please drop me a line. Thanks so much for reading and take care!
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Reply 6 months ago on May 21, 2009 by kat602, #19991

Have you tried Biotene Mouthwash, toopaste and their artificial saliva? It works wonders. I had the same problem with the dry mouth issue and would even get sores in my mouth due to dryness. Try this out it worked for me. You can buy this at Wal-mart. Check out their online site at www.biotene.com

Hope this Helps.

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Reply 6 months ago on May 21, 2009 by texascutetoot, #20011

Thanks so much Kat! I have tried all three of those products, and they seem to really help initially, but a few hours later- back to the same old problem. THe saliva stuff works pretty well though. My doctor recently gave me Welbutrin for when I have to sing a lot at one certain time, but it does not work the same way. I am just dealing with it and I will go try out those products again. Just wanted to thank you so much for your reply and time!
Abby

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Reply about 1 month ago on Oct 22, 2009 by monalexi, #23750

I usually chew gum to combate dry mouth, I find it works and stimulates your salivary glands. See if it helps you!

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