Posted by Racer on October 23, 2006, at 21:59:40
In reply to Hell just hit, posted by Rjlockhart on October 23, 2006, at 19:55:28
>Is there something i can do inside to change myself, like adaptation, or more than adaptation like growing from this bad experience?
Matt, there are a lot of things you can do to improve your current situation. You've gotten a lot of suggestions here in the past, and I'm about to offer some more, but first, how about I ask you a few questions?
Are you seeing a therapist? If so, how often? If not, why not? That would be a very good first step for you, if you're not already working with a good therapist on a regular basis.
Did you discuss with your doctor your mother's probable reaction to you being prescribed Dexedrine, and ask him to help communicate to her why he's prescribing it? I realize that your perspective on her is that she is impossible to deal with, but you know what? My experience is that my mother is sometimes impossible to deal with -- but only for me. Others can deal with my mother much more consistently than I can, precisely because she is your mother. What you can't communicate to your mother, your doctor may be able to. Asking him to try is probably the best option you have at this point.
What do you do to improve your problems with attention and mood besides medication? And do you take anything for depression or mood stabilization? While it takes more effort than medication, there are behavioral things you can do to compensate for things like ADHD, and they will help you if you're consistent with them. (The psychology board would be a better place to post questions about specific interventions, though.)
You say that you were staying up late, and that's how your mother knew something was up? Dexedrine, when prescribed for ADHD, is not meant to help you stay up late -- it's meant to help you focus during your normal activities. If you're taking it to stay up late, you're abusing it. That's because "abuse" is to "use" as "abnormal" is to "normal" -- you're not using it as intended. That's not good for you, and if that is the case, Matt, then I think your mother is watching out for your best interest in taking it away. Sorry, I'm sure that's not what you want to hear, but it's something to think about.
In terms of school and grades, can you go to the tutoring center at school and get help? Or just study there? Sometimes that helps a lot, just studying in that sort of environment.
I'm sorry you're going through a rough patch, Matt, and I hope that you find your way out of it soon.
poster:Racer
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