Posted by Mr.Scott on May 29, 2005, at 21:43:53
In reply to Re: ritalin -off---Please help me ?, posted by Paulbwell on May 29, 2005, at 21:25:17
Time for an honest discussion with your doc about the increasing tolerance your developing to the ritalin. If he doesn't know about addiction, find a doc who does. You can't keep increasing the dose.
Are you going to take 500mg a day in a month? Face the fact that you're probably going to have to find another solution, and also that treating addiction may also have to become part of your deal. I know its hard to believe, but it can be helpful...
First step is honesty with your prescribing physician about what is happening. How else can he/she be of any help? Keep in mind also that what you think you need may not really be what you actually need.
If you really start to crash hard and have suicidal thoughts because you can't get anymore, goto an ER and tell them the story.
You'll be okay in the end if you do what is right in your heart. Not what your fiending addiction is telling you to do.
Scott
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