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Hello,
I think that from the description you gave of your childhood, it seems that you have hyperactivity like symptoms along with impulsivity, however the IQ was not affected,( which is a common phenomenon, IQ may remain fine).
You have never been treated, this has resulted in the lack of concentrating ability, there by affecting your performance at various level in life and finally leading to sadness / anxiety and dissatisfaction.
I would advice you to meet a
psychiatrist, and get the treatment...he might give you drugs like -
atomoxetine along with some antidepressant ( ex-
bupropion,
Venlafaxine , or amitryptiline etc.). However, one may wait to see the response on just atomoxetine and later to add antidepressant, but I feel at it should be started at the same time, for better and quick response. With medicine, the usual time taken by drugs to show response is 2-3 weeks, and gradually the dosage is build up according to the results. ( the
anti depressant also help in reducing the hyper activity along with controlling
depression and anxiety ).
The treatment is very effective, and you will find yourself to be able to concentrate on one subject for good amount of time. The treatment usually lasts for some time-- may be few years. With medicines you will really feel good and hopefully will accomplish what you want to do I your life confidently..
I know it is hard for you to believe, but treatment does help even when it is so long neglected...there are so many cases of hyperactivity similar to yours who are identified very late in life ( like 50 or 60 yrs of age..) & then put on drugs. It's never too late to do a right thing. and you are just 29 yrs ...it is a long life ahead of you....
## it would be wise to get routine blood count, liver and kidney function test,
lipid profile and thyroid test prior to starting treatment.
Hope the reply is useful
wish you good health!
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Dr. Manisha Gopal
MD psychiatry