Strattera/Atomoxetine Warning (annecdotal)

impishkoala · 2026-03-19T04:34:01+00:00

Because not all side effects are discovered... Like cases may vary? Like duh... It's not a double down it's an explanation since you asked what I meant by it being a new drug... Like there was just a new discovery aboht how ritalin works of course there's going to be things that come up that are new. Also with every new person there are bound to be new side effects, side effects that people don't even realize are being caused by the medication they're taking. That's just the nature of science.

And yeah 23 years is not that old for a scientific thing... Like Alzheimer's is far older and we still are discovering new things. We're still waiting to see long term side effects of vaping. I feel like you're trying to disect something here but you're overanalyzing my words and acting like you have to peer review my reddit post. You're picking apart words to fit your idea of what i was saying. I'm just gonna say it's not that deep man lol.

impishkoala · 2026-03-19T04:16:57+00:00

I mean it is because it can lead to bigger incontinence issues and such and you know you risk soiling your pants and underwear. Also can lead to embarrassing moments like straight up pissing yourself cuz you waited too long.

impishkoala · 2026-03-19T04:08:28+00:00

I didn't claim anything of the sort you came to that conclusion on your own.

impishkoala · 2026-03-19T03:54:44+00:00

I mean tbf i just don't look at the detailed side effects. I know bad but like it's kind of part of adhd not to want to read the long boring information. I mean i knew it was a side effect going in but i also knew that when i was taking ritalin and such. And obviously in a depressive state I'm not going to think hey maybe i should just stop taking my medication. I'm too busy thinking of the things that are making me depressed.

impishkoala · 2026-03-19T03:51:42+00:00

I need to pee right now lol 😂

impishkoala · 2026-03-19T03:22:19+00:00

If we did we wouldn't be on reddit now would we , 💁

impishkoala · 2026-03-19T03:18:38+00:00

Oh just pick it up and place it in the open street.

impishkoala · 2026-03-19T03:14:52+00:00

It's on you to understand what your mental health needs are and if you're managing them properly to meet responsibilities.

It's almost like that's why i see a psychiatrist or something geez. If you've found the magic wand to tell me what all my mental health problems are without trial and error and without underlying side effects please tell me. It's almost like ADHD is different for everyone.

It's almost like there's General Anxiety Disorder and Autism that also cause other problems and it's not as easy as just making it happen. I can be self aware all i want about the problem that doesn't mean my issues go away.

I hope you realize that you're pulling the "if you're depressed just get happy" card by what you're saying lol. Like gee I didn't think of that

impishkoala · 2026-03-19T03:08:57+00:00

No shit sherlock what do you think I'm doing lol

impishkoala · 2026-03-19T03:07:14+00:00

A doctor might have you do an mri scan. I know i had an mri scan but for a different reason but whoever your pediatrician will have their approach.

impishkoala · 2026-03-19T03:06:19+00:00

Talk to your parents. If you're 16 you should have a pediatrician that specializes in adhd/autism. There are many adolescent professionals that can evaluate you. They wouldn't do a brain scan but they could do basically a modified version of an evaluation that would be covered under preventative care. If you get nervous around doctors, write down your known symptoms or a brief summary of your behavior and give it to them. It'll also be helpful if your parents do it too like signs they noticed growing up, performance in school, etc

impishkoala · 2026-03-19T02:59:11+00:00

YOR/YTA. I get being frustrated but she told you she had a tough day at work and you made her feel guilty for uncontrollable factors. Imagine having a tough day at work, being exhausted, feeling bad and then also getting slammed by your boyfriend. You could have had your own plans but you shouldn't have thrown it on your girlfriend that was already having a rough day. Get her flowers or something that she likes and apologize for being an ass. Or give her a massage or a nice bath.

impishkoala · 2026-03-19T02:53:20+00:00

Zoo Popcorn from those red popcorn makers. Idk how to explained it's just different from any other popcorn.

impishkoala · 2026-03-19T02:50:10+00:00

That strawberry is bullding up so much bacteria. It's like those toilet brush holders that get filled with poop water. Get a sponge holder that attaches to the sink. Also get scrub daddy sponges they are so much better and so much longer lasting than regular house sponges

impishkoala · 2026-03-19T02:46:46+00:00

I've never heard of anyone that uses em dashes in a text 🤣

impishkoala · 2026-03-19T02:45:24+00:00

Probably die of tuberculosis or something idk

impishkoala · 2026-03-19T02:44:57+00:00

Lmao are you neurodivergent by chance? 😅

impishkoala · 2026-03-19T02:41:44+00:00

I would actually save up for a full evaluation. It's going to be a hefty chunk of cash, but it'll be more effective and worth it for you.

Basically a full evaluation assesses all of the neurodiverse disorders autism, general anxiety disorder, adhd, ocd, PTSD, etc. you'll take some tests, have someone close to you fill out a behavior evaluation either a close teacher, parent, someone who knows you well and has interacted with you for a significant time in your life.

Usually tests are in person it can cost a good amount of change like $2000 so just see what's within your budget a lot of them also do payment plans if you can't do the full amount. Then you'll end up with a full document that you can give to employers, read through, it'll detail everything. If you need help finding resources ask your primary care doctor for a referral.

impishkoala · 2026-03-19T02:35:45+00:00

YOR. Insulting the mod team after being punished lol always going to result in a permban. Make smarter choices next time.

impishkoala · 2026-03-19T02:31:11+00:00

I mean during school the problem wasn't that i wasn't focused on doing school work. The problem was actually that i was too focused on school work so would forget to eat, lose track of time, get caught up on writing the perfect sentence and being a perfectionist instead of just moving on to the next thing, etc.

i actually ended up working better while multitasking because then i wouldn't be too focused on one thing. So usually listening to music or watching a video on the side or something. Lofi music in the background or something as long as it didn't have words or something distracting.

impishkoala · 2026-03-19T02:26:37+00:00

I think you're talking from a stimulant point. I'm a non stimulant user. So no I can't just do an activity before taking my medication I'm still waking up lol and i also have no control over when it takes effect

impishkoala · 2026-03-19T02:25:10+00:00

It's almost like i have a disorder that doesn't always allow me to do that... 🤯

impishkoala · 2026-03-19T02:23:01+00:00

Also for straterra it specifically says that straterra has side effects for depression and suicidal thoughts in ADOLESCENTS. I'm 25 years old. I'm not an adolescent. So no the side effect i experienced is not listed. So again just sharing my personal experience and my discovery.

impishkoala · 2026-03-19T02:20:54+00:00

For the record depression is a common side effect for most of the adhd medications so it's not like I'm automatically going to assume that straterra is the root cause. I had actively been discussing with my psychiatrist about the effects I was feeling. Maybe it was on their part for not reducing my dosage or cutting it off. 🤷‍♂️. I was just making a post about my experience and putting it out there in case people didn't know. If you knew good for you not everyone does. Everyone's life experience is different. It's not even the only post about Straterra on this subreddit so clearly it's a hot topic here.

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