Posted by mike lynch on November 25, 2004, at 12:46:06
In reply to Re: Ritalin induces extreme thought blockage..., posted by mmcconathy on November 24, 2004, at 20:31:56
> Your not alone, i really got screwed on a TAKS test on the essay section.
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> I simply could not have any ideas or any feeling that gets me going to put things together.
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> I took Adderall 20mg, actually you will be suprised the dose is too low, currently i take 60mg of adderall which drmatically makes a differnece, thoughts come fast and smooth.
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> Low doses i've read acually *decrease* dopamine firing, which can dramaticlly slow cognitive tasks, similar to dopamine blockers, which are used as anti-psychotics. Which block "psychotic" thoughts. You get what im saying.
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> Higher doses increase dopamine firing, which increase cognitive tasks, and thoughts.
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> Im not telling you to try 60mg, but it will make a difference trust me.
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> If you want sourses i'll give them to you.
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> Talk to your doctor about inceasing your dose.
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> Good LuckWow that's crazy.. I thought it'd be the opposite.. If you have any sources I would like to read up on this some more..
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> Matt
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