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Posted by Maxime on April 10, 2005, at 15:14:46
So confused.
I took 15 of Dexedrine because I could barely move today. About an hour later I went to bed and fell asleep right away. I would still be asleep if my dog hadn't started barking at some phantom in my room.
My body feels so heavy and so does my head.
I'm going back to bed.
Maxime
Posted by vivi on April 10, 2005, at 16:08:20
In reply to 15 mg of Dexedrine and then to bed, posted by Maxime on April 10, 2005, at 15:14:46
> So confused.
>
> I took 15 of Dexedrine because I could barely move today. About an hour later I went to bed and fell asleep right away. I would still be asleep if my dog hadn't started barking at some phantom in my room.
>
> My body feels so heavy and so does my head.
>
> I'm going back to bed.
>
> Maxime
How long have you been taking Dexedrine. I have heard that after a while it can lose it's affect. It does not last that long for me either thats why I might be switching to adderall. My M.D. had prescribed the Dexedrine 15 mg for 2 times a day if I felt that I needed the second dose. Can you take a second dose?
Viv
Posted by Phillipa on April 10, 2005, at 16:50:03
In reply to Re: 15 mg of Dexedrine and then to bed, posted by vivi on April 10, 2005, at 16:08:20
I can't imiagine what that would do to my anxiety. I know I wouldn't sleep. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Spriggy on April 10, 2005, at 16:52:21
In reply to Re: 15 mg of Dexedrine and then to bed, posted by Phillipa on April 10, 2005, at 16:50:03
I keep seeing Dexedrine so I'll have to look it up- I'm not sure what it is.
But I'm glad you slept- but I'msorry you have that heavy feeling. I HATE that feeling personally. Some people like it, it freaks me out.
Posted by Spriggy on April 10, 2005, at 16:54:24
In reply to Re: 15 mg of Dexedrine and then to bed, posted by Spriggy on April 10, 2005, at 16:52:21
Okay, I just read it's an amphetemine. But it put you to sleep??
I'd be bouncing off the walls and going nuts. I drank a latte today (a big no no right before church!). Such things are not good for the anxiety..
Are you feeling okay? not physically ill or have a fever?
Posted by Emily Elizabeth on April 10, 2005, at 22:25:36
In reply to 15 mg of Dexedrine and then to bed, posted by Maxime on April 10, 2005, at 15:14:46
That's so funny. I just started on Dexedrine last week. I only take a tiny bit (2.5) b/c I take lots of other meds. This AM I took one dose at 8, was sleepy, drank 3 cups of coffee, took a dose at noon, and then took a 1.5 hr nap! I couldn't imagine how I could fall asleep w/ all that in my system! No clue why that would happen. Guess that we are quirky!
best,
EE> So confused.
>
> I took 15 of Dexedrine because I could barely move today. About an hour later I went to bed and fell asleep right away. I would still be asleep if my dog hadn't started barking at some phantom in my room.
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> My body feels so heavy and so does my head.
>
> I'm going back to bed.
>
> Maxime
Posted by Paulbwell on April 11, 2005, at 9:55:25
In reply to Re: 15 mg of Dexedrine and then to bed » Maxime, posted by Emily Elizabeth on April 10, 2005, at 22:25:36
i CAN TAKE 20MGS RITALIN B4 BED AND SLEEP BETTER
WARMER FRONTAL LOBES OF THE BRAIN, COZY FEELING
Posted by Ritch on April 11, 2005, at 13:18:02
In reply to STIMS CAN MAKE MANY PEOPLE TIRED SLEEP BETTER, posted by Paulbwell on April 11, 2005, at 9:55:25
> i CAN TAKE 20MGS RITALIN B4 BED AND SLEEP BETTER
>
> WARMER FRONTAL LOBES OF THE BRAIN, COZY FEELINGYep, when I was trying out Focalin, I tried a whole 5mg tablet about two hours before bedtime, and then I slept VERY soundly. When I was on Adderall I slept better too. My theory is that it gives your brain a vigorous "work-out" during waking hours, then it has to "shut-down" and you rest better.
Posted by Maxime on April 11, 2005, at 16:58:09
In reply to Re: STIMS CAN MAKE MANY PEOPLE TIRED SLEEP BETTER » Paulbwell, posted by Ritch on April 11, 2005, at 13:18:02
Yes, but for me a it was a waking "hour" and then I fell asleep.
Maybe I will try Provigil.
Maxime
> > i CAN TAKE 20MGS RITALIN B4 BED AND SLEEP BETTER
> >
> > WARMER FRONTAL LOBES OF THE BRAIN, COZY FEELING
>
> Yep, when I was trying out Focalin, I tried a whole 5mg tablet about two hours before bedtime, and then I slept VERY soundly. When I was on Adderall I slept better too. My theory is that it gives your brain a vigorous "work-out" during waking hours, then it has to "shut-down" and you rest better.
Posted by jerrympls on April 11, 2005, at 18:26:29
In reply to Re: 15 mg of Dexedrine and then to bed, posted by Phillipa on April 10, 2005, at 16:50:03
> I can't imiagine what that would do to my anxiety. I know I wouldn't sleep. Fondly, Phillipa
Phillipa-
Actually stimulants like Dexedrine can help decrease anxiety in some cases. It decreases mine in social situations.
Posted by jerrympls on April 11, 2005, at 18:30:03
In reply to Re: 15 mg of Dexedrine and then to bed, posted by Spriggy on April 10, 2005, at 16:54:24
> Okay, I just read it's an amphetemine. But it put you to sleep??
>
> I'd be bouncing off the walls and going nuts. I drank a latte today (a big no no right before church!). Such things are not good for the anxiety..
>
> Are you feeling okay? not physically ill or have a fever?Some people respond the opposite to stimulants meaning they get sleepy instead of "stimulated." I've heard doctors say that that can be a sign someone has ADD/ADHD - but I'm not sure if that's entirely accurate. I take Dexedrine 15mg 3x daily and there are some times when I can take long naps in the afternoon. I've noticed that when I do sleep while on Dexedrine that the sleep quality - to me - seems to be much better than usual. Not sure if this is just my skewed perception or what.
WHen I first started Dexedrine I noticed it made me very sleepy - but y the next dose it kicked in. I've been on and off it for 10 years or so and it still works great for me.
Jerry
Posted by jerrympls on April 11, 2005, at 18:31:51
In reply to STIMS CAN MAKE MANY PEOPLE TIRED SLEEP BETTER, posted by Paulbwell on April 11, 2005, at 9:55:25
> i CAN TAKE 20MGS RITALIN B4 BED AND SLEEP BETTER
>
> WARMER FRONTAL LOBES OF THE BRAIN, COZY FEELINGHey Paul!
So do you know more about how the frontal lobes react to stimulants and why they can make someone sleep better?? I've had this reaction too but never really researched it.
Hope you are well
Jerry
Posted by Phillipa on April 11, 2005, at 18:35:02
In reply to Re: STIMS CAN MAKE MANY PEOPLE TIRED SLEEP BETTER » Paulbwell, posted by jerrympls on April 11, 2005, at 18:31:51
I think it's great it works so well for you. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by paulbwell on April 11, 2005, at 21:10:50
In reply to Re: STIMS CAN MAKE MANY PEOPLE TIRED SLEEP BETTER » Paulbwell, posted by jerrympls on April 11, 2005, at 18:31:51
> > i CAN TAKE 20MGS RITALIN B4 BED AND SLEEP BETTER
> >
> > WARMER FRONTAL LOBES OF THE BRAIN, COZY FEELING
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> Hey Paul!
>
> So do you know more about how the frontal lobes react to stimulants and why they can make someone sleep better?? I've had this reaction too but never really researched it.
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> Hope you are well
> Jerry
>
Thanks Jerry,Doing ok
Stims light up the brains frontal lobe establishing order and quietning the rest of the brain, when the response is good.
An anology-stims are like an orchestra conductor, who directs the orchestra (brain) to play in sync, harmoniously, when the stims wear out or are not there, the orchestra (brain) plays out of order with no tunefull music to be produced, eratic head sound.
simple I know but makes sense.
Posted by jerrympls on April 11, 2005, at 21:19:54
In reply to Jerry, posted by paulbwell on April 11, 2005, at 21:10:50
That makes a lot of sense. Thanks
Posted by Maxime on April 11, 2005, at 23:24:08
In reply to Jerry, posted by paulbwell on April 11, 2005, at 21:10:50
Simple is good. Your analogy was very helpful. But should I be feeling sedated about one hour after taking the Dexedrine? And how come two weeks ago it didn't have this effect? I would this indicate that I have ADD which I never knew I had or is it just calming down bipolar symptoms?
Sorry for all the questions, but I am really intrigued.
Maxime
> > > i CAN TAKE 20MGS RITALIN B4 BED AND SLEEP BETTER
> > >
> > > WARMER FRONTAL LOBES OF THE BRAIN, COZY FEELING
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> > Hey Paul!
> >
> > So do you know more about how the frontal lobes react to stimulants and why they can make someone sleep better?? I've had this reaction too but never really researched it.
> >
> > Hope you are well
> > Jerry
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> Thanks Jerry,
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> Doing ok
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> Stims light up the brains frontal lobe establishing order and quietning the rest of the brain, when the response is good.
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> An anology-stims are like an orchestra conductor, who directs the orchestra (brain) to play in sync, harmoniously, when the stims wear out or are not there, the orchestra (brain) plays out of order with no tunefull music to be produced, eratic head sound.
>
> simple I know but makes sense.
>
Posted by Ritch on April 12, 2005, at 0:08:44
In reply to Re: STIMS CAN MAKE MANY PEOPLE TIRED SLEEP BETTER » Ritch, posted by Maxime on April 11, 2005, at 16:58:09
> Yes, but for me a it was a waking "hour" and then I fell asleep.
>
> Maybe I will try Provigil.
>
> Maxime
I agree, the stimulant didn't "put" me to sleep. I was quite wide awake for the 1 1/2 to 2 hours after I took it, but as soon as it started to crash... I fell into a VERY solid sleep.
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> > > i CAN TAKE 20MGS RITALIN B4 BED AND SLEEP BETTER
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> > > WARMER FRONTAL LOBES OF THE BRAIN, COZY FEELING
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> > Yep, when I was trying out Focalin, I tried a whole 5mg tablet about two hours before bedtime, and then I slept VERY soundly. When I was on Adderall I slept better too. My theory is that it gives your brain a vigorous "work-out" during waking hours, then it has to "shut-down" and you rest better.
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