My State - 10/08/08

So, here's how things currently are:

1 - Meds: As of today, I've started taking Concerta at 54 mg, once a day. This is my last shot at any sort of one-a-day type medication; if this doesn't work, then I have to move back to generic methylphenidate, two to three times a day.

Also, because of the effects of the ADD medication on my blood pressure, I'm still taking 18 mg HCTZ once a day in the morning.

2 - Therapy: not for me. Especially after the therapist I was going to told that I shouldn't be telling anything to the wife - "Ever." My response to that was, "Yooooooooooooou're not married, are you?"

Turns out he's divorced - wonder why.

3 - Support Groups: no CHADD groups - or ADD support groups of any kind here in Queens, and the only one in Brooklyn caters to the Hasidic community. Hmm, don't see me joining that one anytime soon.

4 - Trial studies: I had gone through a pre-screening for a NYU trial study for Adult ADD, but it looks as if my taking the HCTZ has automatically ruled me out.

5 - Alt therapies: Right now, I' m looking into diet and supplement alternatives. More on that as I find things out.