Posted by West on March 17, 2010, at 6:37:49
In reply to Re: Stimulants helping more over time? » West, posted by g_g_g_unit on March 16, 2010, at 20:53:49
Hi, I think you'd probably find concerta superior if you found crashes to be a problem before on ritalin.
I actually think this an inherent problem with short-acting stimulants: an innate mammalian compulsion to push the reward buttons in the brain.
But yes, if a lack of peripheral side effects are an attractive characterisic of dex, then as somebody with compulsive behaviour, and i had to make a choice between the two, i would probably plump for ritalin.
Concerta in my experience is a more suitable treatment than, and preferable to, either dex or ritalin as its smoother, less distracting (without the peaks and troughs of t.i.d dosing), less prominent rebound, mood supporting etc.
> > I've had no tolerance to MPH. I could see immediate problems occuring with that and desire to re-dose with d-amp as the pleasant feelings wore off after 30 mins or so. It felt recreational.But i've found the right dose of concerta has given me opportunities i never had before, now i just need to get off my *rs* and do something about it.
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> yeah, the lack of peripheral side-effects made redosing with dex past my prescribed limit far too tempting. in that sense, i actually find the 'abrasiveness' of ritalin therapeutic, as i have no desire to indulge; it strictly makes me more productive, which is good for someone with an addictive personality.
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> granted i never stayed on either stim very long. i'd like to try concerta, but wonder if it might agree less with my OCD. do you find it superior to ritalin?
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