Posted by utopizen on November 8, 2002, at 19:29:40
In reply to Re: What's it like to take an ADD med? » cybercafe, posted by IsoM on November 8, 2002, at 17:38:20
Sometimes, ADD can cause us to fall into habits that aren't conducive to getting things done. When you first start taking a stimulant, you may find youself still mismanaging your time & interests.
>>>>yeah, and if you take adderall, don't let yourself do any all-nighters on it (if you are a student). I've totally gotta stop this habit of putting off papers, not sleeping, etc.
and um, I never had a problem with sitting, I could do that forever... focusing internally was hard. Um, one kid described it by saying he was like watching white TV static and the Adderall let him see things clearly for the first time.
but don't get adderall happy over anecdotes, ritalin is probably a great bet if it works out for you. If it's not needed on the weekends or vacations, give your metabolizing organs a break.
And titirate only 'til you reach the lowest therapeutic dose. And, um, don't think it's something you actually need to take everyday if you don't feel you need it certain days- it's not like it's heart medication or something.
Let me see... Dexedrine and Adderall are safe bets with docs, provided you have no history of drug abuse (um, please, no flame, that's just realistic). Desoxyn, of course, is always an option if the others don't work (and your doctor trusts you).
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