Posted by Princess777Vegas on June 24, 2007, at 23:20:27
In reply to Re: Adderall and/or other stimulants, posted by elanor roosevelt on June 20, 2007, at 23:55:09
I have been put on adderall on three seperate occasions. I have had the same results each time so I don't think I'll ever go back on it:
1. At first, I feel like I can do SO much work..stay at work for long hours, not even having to take a lunch break or anything. I'm on top of the world (I am normally easily distracted and very, very disorganized..it has cost be a lot in life..I'm 27 BTW). I also have a clean house and my calendar is full of activity.
2. After a few months, I find a need to go up on my dose..first 10 mg..then usually up to 30 or 40 mg. I am easily irritated and have anxiety (I also have severe depression and anxiety on and off.. and am on Wellbutrin).
3. FINALLY, I have been on the adderall for about 6 months and I am PARANOID. I can't feel "awake" without it and it makes me function normally but I shake, etc. I stop taking it. I am depressed and detached... (I'm there now)..Bottom line - You can't be on synthetic METH your whole life. Just like an addictive drug, it is the BEST EVER at first but then it will cause problems. I have also developed a heart murmer from it.
I wish I could take adderall because I hate being unproductive. THe Wellbutrin will work again once I get through the "detox" from Adderall.
Well, good luck. Just don't stay on that stuff for too long. It really is like coke/meth..
Elizabeth
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