Posted by Whit on October 16, 2004, at 8:12:43
In reply to Could Adderall be helping with depression?, posted by becksA on October 15, 2004, at 14:36:17
WARNING WARNING WARNING
What you are experiencing is your brain's attempt to communicate to itself the fact that Adderall (which is a mixture of pure amphetamine salts) is an addictive substance and has extremely high potential for abuse.
I have made the mistake of using Adderall several times in the past to relieve depression. Yes, I know it feels like Heaven on Earth at first, but it is ultimately a quick trip to addiction and misery. Soon you will have to take a higher dose just to avoid the rebound depression at all.
My advice to you: go right now and flush that dangerous stuff down the toilet before it really hurts you or your loved ones.
Sincerely,
Been there and done that (Whit)
> I have been diagnosed with a type of bipolarity..we're not sure which type yet...although it seems to be 80 - 90 percent on the depression side of the line...I do take adderall xr, 30mg at 7 in the morning before work. I have found that for the most part, (at least more often than not, my mood is much better throughout the mornings....and tends to lead back towards depression mid-afternoon. could this be because the adderall is wearing off?
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> Having said this, I still have my depressed mornings because of the bipolar, but the adderall does seem to have an anti-depressant effect on me. Is this realistic?
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> Thanks
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