u/Lazy-Course8872

I had almost a complete executive function breakdown three years ago, which is when I realised I have ADHD. But until recently, I delayed getting diagnosed because the process felt 'too formal' and I was scared of taking medication. Now, I feel like my inconsistency, delayed initiation with my studies is costing me again, so I finally made an appointment with a psychiatrist and got started!!

After the first one-hour session, she asked me to take 20mg of fluoxetine along with 5mg of atomoxetine (by taking a tablet of a 10mg tablet). She asked me to visit her again after 15 days. She told me that she suspects I have ADHD, though a complete assessment will start from our next session, where she will give me some questionnaires. She informed me that it may take a series of sessions before she formally diagnoses me with ADHD, though she gave an insight that she agrees I have ADHD after listening to me for that one hour. There were two psychiatrists listening to me during the session, and she noted that I have anxiety issue which I never knew (I didn't knew what anxiety feels like until then and I assumed its normal for everyone to have the symptoms of it)

I want to understand:

1. Does fluoxetine effectively increase the dose of atomoxetine? Does that 20mg of fluoxetine make the 5mg of atomoxetine work as if it is 30mg?
2. I do feel good that she started me with a 5mg dose first, but why did she give me a non-stimulant even before I am formally diagnosed with ADHD?
3. Will taking these meds reduce my curiosity? I really like my enthusiasm and curiosity.. I have this fear of losing them.

Please help me by sharing your experiences.

I had almost a complete executive function breakdown three years ago, which is when I realised I have ADHD. But until recently, I delayed getting diagnosed because the process felt 'too formal' and I was scared of taking medication. Now, I feel like my inconsistency, delayed initiation with my studies is costing me again, so I finally made an appointment with a psychiatrist and got started!!

After the first one-hour session, she asked me to take 20mg of fluoxetine along with 5mg of atomoxetine (by taking a tablet of a 10mg tablet). She asked me to visit her again after 15 days. She told me that she suspects I have ADHD, though a complete assessment will start from our next session, where she will give me some questionnaires. She informed me that it may take a series of sessions before she formally diagnoses me with ADHD, though she gave an insight that she agrees I have ADHD after listening to me for that one hour. There were two psychiatrists listening to me during the session, and she noted that I have anxiety issue which I never knew (I didn't knew what anxiety feels like until then and I assumed its normal for everyone to have the symptoms of it)

I want to understand:

1. Does fluoxetine effectively increase the dose of atomoxetine? Does that 20mg of fluoxetine make the 5mg of atomoxetine work as if it is 30mg?
2. I do feel good that she started me with a 5mg dose first, but why did she give me a non-stimulant even before I am formally diagnosed with ADHD?
3. Will taking these meds reduce my curiosity? I really like my enthusiasm and curiosity.. I have this fear of losing them.

Please help me by sharing your experiences.

I had almost a complete executive function breakdown three years ago, which is when I realised I have ADHD. But until recently, I delayed getting diagnosed because the process felt 'too formal' and I was scared of taking medication. Now, I feel like my inconsistency, delayed initiation with my studies is costing me again, so I finally made an appointment with a psychiatrist and got started!!

After the first one-hour session, she asked me to take 20mg of fluoxetine along with 5mg of atomoxetine (by taking a tablet of a 10mg tablet). She asked me to visit her again after 15 days. She told me that she suspects I have ADHD, though a complete assessment will start from our next session, where she will give me some questionnaires. She informed me that it may take a series of sessions before she formally diagnoses me with ADHD, though she gave an insight that she agrees I have ADHD after listening to me for that one hour. There were two psychiatrists listening to me during the session, and she noted that I have anxiety issue which I never knew (I didn't knew what anxiety feels like until then and I assumed its normal for everyone to have the symptoms of it)

I want to understand:

1. Does fluoxetine effectively increase the dose of atomoxetine? Does that 20mg of fluoxetine make the 5mg of atomoxetine work as if it is 30mg?
2. I do feel good that she started me with a 5mg dose first, but why did she give me a non-stimulant even before I am formally diagnosed with ADHD?
3. Will taking these meds reduce my curiosity? I really like my enthusiasm and curiosity.. I have this fear of losing them.

Please help me by sharing your experiences.

I had a complete breakdown three years ago, which is when I realised I have ADHD. But until recently, I delayed getting diagnosed because the process felt 'too formal' and I was scared of taking medication. Now, I feel like my inconsistency with my studies is costing me again, so I finally finally made an appointment with a psychiatrist and got started!!

After the first one-hour session, she asked me to take 20mg of fluoxetine along with 5mg of atomoxetine (by taking a tablet of a 10mg tablet). She asked me to visit her again after 15 days. She told me that she suspects I have ADHD, though a complete assessment will start from our next session, where she will give me some questionnaires. She informed me that it may take a series of sessions before she formally diagnoses me with ADHD, though she gave an insight that she agrees I have ADHD after listening to me for that one hour. There were two psychiatrists listening to me during the session, it was a very formal type of setting.

I want to understand:

1. Does fluoxetine increase the dose of atomoxetine? Does that 20mg of fluoxetine make the 5mg of atomoxetine work as if it is 40mg?
2. I do feel good that she started me with a 5mg dose first, but why did she give me a non-stimulant even before I am formally diagnosed with ADHD?
3. Will taking these meds reduce my curiosity? I really like my enthusiasm and curiosity.. I have this fear of losing them.

Please help me by sharing your experiences.