Posted by Paulbwell on August 10, 2005, at 18:09:18
In reply to Re: I tried the ritalin., posted by linkadge on August 10, 2005, at 15:55:27
> >I first tried the methylphenidate (Ritalin)
> >(10mg IR) in Feb 2004-WOW-hello stimulants, >started at 10mgs 2x daily-major stimulation to >my virgin stim Brain-. Now 1@half years later >was given 20mgs 4x day last month=80mgs daily, >the effects, as well as my Brain chemistry have >changed since feb 04', if Methylphenidate is >considered "a mild stimulant"-God help thoes who >run out of their supply of stronger Amphetamines->type meds.
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> Yeah, thats exactly what I am afraid of. Although it really helps me concentrate, and do one thing at a time, I would be afraid of poop out. If I could believe it would work indefintately, then it might be a different consideration.
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>Hi Ya Link!
Althought i was given 80mgs daily, i do not have to take this dose, and often don't, I have read of MANY people who have taken stims for decades to treat medical issues without increase. These people are not 'chasing a high'-which causes some folks to ever increase doses, but are treating their medical issues, an entirely different entity. Don't be put off of this class of meds because of this. Some folks switch stims, and or take breaks to offset tolerance.
These meds have been a God given gift to many with ADD/depression who have not had any real long lasting benefit with ADs, i have experienced this, and recently read of a person who after 40 years of depression puncturated with various ADS has been literally transformed with 2 15mg Dexedrine Spansules dayly-I will never forget it.
Cheers
poster:Paulbwell
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