Posted by Racer on September 14, 2008, at 2:48:16
In reply to Re: phillipa, posted by rjlockhart04-08 on September 14, 2008, at 1:23:25
> Vyvanse is wierd, it works in about 1 hour -3 hours lasts "intially" 6 hours, it does have some effects after that, but, its very stupid to abuse. I did for a while, STUPID.
Hey, Buddy -- do you think the fact that you have a history of abusing prescription stimulants, AND have here admitted abusing this prescription stimulant, might have anything to do with your doctor's refusal to prescribe an immediate release form for you? The immediate release forms have a higher abuse potential than the longer acting forms -- if you have a history of misuse of these medications, do you think it would be wise to have them prescribed for you?
Add in a history of short temper and derealization, and I think your doctor is doing you a big favor refusing to prescribe something so tempting for you.
I know you like the stimulants, and I know you like your Xanax, but maybe your doctor is trying to shift you from looking to medications for all of this? Yes, there are biochemical foundations for these disorders, but you know what? They're also behavioral. Behaviors can be modified. How about therapy? Have you ever been in therapy for any length of time?
Lastly, Asperberger's is a developmental disorder. Many people on this site met the criteria for it as children, and many people on this site "grew out of it." That happens with a lot of developmental disorders. My therapist is pretty sure I fit the criteria for Asperger's, up into my mid/late teens. I also meet many, many criteria for ADHD, even now. And I have a severe anxiety disorder, as well. And, of course, depression. I think you'd do well for yourself to focus more on your mental HEALTH, rather than mental ILLNESS. You have a lot of other qualities which you maybe could focus on. How about focusing on your successes?
Best luck, and thanks for announcing your name change on Admin.
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