Posted by mtdewcmu on May 6, 2011, at 11:28:00
In reply to Re: I need doc to increase dose » mtdewcmu, posted by floatingbridge on May 5, 2011, at 21:35:08
Reflecting on Dexedrine and dose, I think lower doses may have their place. If I was going to attend a meeting or do something social, I think the max dose of Dex would be detrimental, but a lower dose might be beneficial. 40mg puts me into a space where I am restless to do anything productive (this is the polar opposite of normal), and in social situations, although my mind and memory are super-sharp, it can tend toward impatience. Yesterday, I made a hair cut appointment (in the interest of productivity). The woman that cuts my hair is a friend, and is chatty at appointments, and usually it's a social event and a change of pace. Yesterday (she fit me in the same day), I was much too serious and it was almost stressful to sit still and try to follow the conversation. So, the right dose of Dex for that situation is probably near zero (although it helped me get there on time). For a more business-oriented interaction, like a business meeting, the right dose is probably somewhere in between. I would want the max degree of sharpness, but with less restless impatience (probably). I haven't had much chance to experiment, yet, but I will. I have two boys (6th grade and 11th) that I tutor school subjects each week, and for that, I may need a small amount of Dex, depending on the topic, but not much. But for being alone, with nobody to keep me on track, and things to do that I hate (like preparing for a move), the max dose is needed.
Real psych patient. Not a real doctor. Contact a doctor for medical advice.
40mg citalopram, 20mg ish d-amphetamine, 15mg mirtazapine
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