Randy, Elwood here, ADs does really effect you in many ways. I've been on them for 2 weeks now. It has a deading effect on a lot emotional feelings. I know that the loneliness, being left out of my ex's and sons lives use to make me break down and cry. Made me do and say a lot of stupid things. but since taking them, I am able to keep my emotions in check and not do anything stupid, like putting pressure on her. She is where she wants to be, and this is the perfect opportunity for you to prove the greatest type of love of all, unconditional.