I recently went through a very tramadic experience. I had been taking adderall for ADHD, and Ambion for sleep. The last 2 mothes my meds seem to have no effect and I am not handling it well. Recomendations?

Talk to a counselor and/or psychiatrist. Your body might be reacting differently to your medication because of your traumatic experience and the doses may need changed. Sometimes it helps to talk about your experience and put it into perspective. Good luck and stay positive!

I also recommend therapy for your trauma. If you have had a traumatic experience, medication is just a band-aid. You need to go to the root of the problem, which is how you deal with the trauma. A therapist can help you confront the frightening memories and teach you how to approach the world without fear.

Make sure you find a therapist that uses "Prolonged Exposure" as that is one of the most effective methods of treatment for PTSD. Don't be shy about asking the therapist questions before you start working together. Also, if you don't start feeling better after a few months of treatment, find another therapist. Don't waste money on treatment that isn't helping.

Best of luck,
Dr. Williams

do u have these symptoms?
1-lack of sleep
2-euphoria
3-tendency to spend money
4-bood swings
if u do then u should ask your therapist about having bipolar

I'm not sure if I see a connection to bipolar disorder with the symptoms AJ described. I would look for trauma (PTSD) symptoms, such as sleeplessness, anxiety, fearfulness, jumpiness, and nightmares. These are common reactions to a traumatic event and can helped with therapy if they don't go away on their own.

Best,
Dr. Williams