Posted by JayDee on November 15, 2004, at 23:00:27
In reply to WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE TO YOU......?, posted by aazospiro on November 14, 2004, at 19:41:59
> I am desperately seeking All experiences of ADD'ers with psychostimulants especially Ritalin.
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> What does it feel like when you take your first dose of Ritalin? Explain as best you can.
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> Personally I find it extremely relaxing....yet somewhat stimulating. Anxiety, muscle tension, palpitations, "white noise", hand tremor are all obliterated.
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> My heart rate just slows right down and my breathing too. I can sit quietly and watch T. V. without having to constantly get up and move, yet I can and read without falling asleep, and remember what I have read a couple of pages back.
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> Conversely, I can even go to sleep with ease if i get into bed..
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> Loud noises dont get to me much and I can conversate very well. Subtly I become more social, sympathetic, even empathetic, less grumpy, rational.........the change is so drastic sometimes that even though very good, its scary.
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> Any similar experiences??
>How long have you been taking Ritalin...?
poster:JayDee
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