I started to take Adderall XR in October 2006 for my ADD. At first I thought it was a miracle pill because I was so modivated to do things, had a lot of energy, was thinking more clearly, was more patient, was outgoing, I was overall very happy.
I started by taking 10mg of Adderall XR, then the next month it was 20mg, the month after it was 30mg, about two months after it was 40mg (20mg in the morning, 20mg in the afternoon). As you can see my doctor kept increasing my dose, this is due to the fact that my tolerence toward Adderall was getting higher.
Now she don't want to increase my dose and I don't want her to do that etheir. I don't think Adderall was right for me and I regret to have start it. I need to take Adderall just to be able to wake up in the morning and I don't feel great like I used to when I first started the medication. It seems whatever will trigger my stress I can't deal with it and take an extra 20mg of Adderall. I hate myself for that but I just can't help it.
I wish I could feel the way I used to when I started Adderall. I always think maybe today with an extra pill I'll be able to feel that way, but it doesn't work. I lost a lot of weight since being on the medication. Anything I will eat will affect Adderall, since I don't want that I eat little as possible.
I know I have to stop Adderall because too much stimulants is bad for my body but I just can't because I need energy to cope with my daily activities. I have two young children who depend on me, I have to found a way to deal with stress rather then relying on a pill.
Brigette
Adderall is controlling my life!
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I can totally relate. I've battled my weight since a very young age. I took my first diet pill in 10th grade and loved the feeling it gave me(similar to adderall). Later in life, I went through some tramatic episodes and sought psychological help and was prescribed adderall along with antidepressants. This was five years ago and at first, it was a miracle. Now, I still feel the "initial kick" but feel very anxious when it begins to wear off. My doctor now prescribes 180mg/day!!!! I have NEVER taken that many for fear my heart would beat out of my chest. Nonetheless, I am very dependent it to get me out of bed, control my appetite, and just start my day. By late afternoon, I feel like I want to pull my hair out and my thoughts are cloudy, my personality is dull, and it's extremely difficult to laugh or enjoy anything until I have a few glasses of wine and maybe a clonapin(sp?) I also have to take a sleep aid or I will wake up in the middle of the night for hours and be dead tired when I have to actually get up and going. I am very scared that rehab or some sort of intense therapy is the only solution....gaining weight TERRIFIES me! Let me know if you come up with any helpful info.
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I am the same way with the adderall it all started back in 2004 when i first took it took 40 mg and i was amased by how good i felt. so i started takeing it more and more when my friend would give me the pills finally i went to the doctor in 2006 and got prescribed to it they started me out at 20mg 1 pill 2wice a day then its been going up ever since to the point where today i take anywhere from 300 to 340 mg a day and i dont know what to do when my bottle runs out i sleep for a week straight and cant function afterwards i feel like theres nothing to live for anymore i cant hold a job my moms got cancer my dads in prison for trying to kill me and im all alone. please help me someone if you can i dont know how much more i can take before i go insane or become homeless one or the 2Originally posted by Brigette:
I started to take Adderall XR in October 2006 for my ADD. At first I thought it was a miracle pill because I was so modivated to do things, had a lot of energy, was thinking more clearly, was more patient, was outgoing, I was overall very happy.
I started by taking 10mg of Adderall XR, then the next month it was 20mg, the month after it was 30mg, about two months after it was 40mg (20mg in the morning, 20mg in the afternoon). As you can see my doctor kept increasing my dose, this is due to the fact that my tolerence toward Adderall was getting higher.
Now she don't want to increase my dose and I don't want her to do that etheir. I don't think Adderall was right for me and I regret to have start it. I need to take Adderall just to be able to wake up in the morning and I don't feel great like I used to when I first started the medication. It seems whatever will trigger my stress I can't deal with it and take an extra 20mg of Adderall. I hate myself for that but I just can't help it.
I wish I could feel the way I used to when I started Adderall. I always think maybe today with an extra pill I'll be able to feel that way, but it doesn't work. I lost a lot of weight since being on the medication. Anything I will eat will affect Adderall, since I don't want that I eat little as possible.
I know I have to stop Adderall because too much stimulants is bad for my body but I just can't because I need energy to cope with my daily activities. I have two young children who depend on me, I have to found a way to deal with stress rather then relying on a pill.
Brigette
Adderall is an ADHD/ADD stimulant. Too much, as you found, isn't a good thing. If you are troubled by it, try to gradually reduce the dosage. Many have found some help with ADD by modifying their diets--eliminating sugar and processed bakery goods, and adding omega 3's--fish and fish oil.
About 40% of those of us with ADD also suffer from depression--perhaps these symptoms are what are bothering you.
btw, about 70% of those with depression also have anxiety issues--generally these are helped by treating the depression.
Dave
About 40% of those of us with ADD also suffer from depression--perhaps these symptoms are what are bothering you.
btw, about 70% of those with depression also have anxiety issues--generally these are helped by treating the depression.
Dave
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I know how much of a miracle drug it can seem like. My husband was perscribed vivance which is like a slow release adderol. I took some and felt like supermom. I finally shed those stubborn ten pounds and everything seemed great, until the next day when I couldn't wake up. I think it's really a serious drug and is perscribed too easiely. After some months I pleaded with my husband to get off the stuff. He was a different person, very aggrivated and cold. He took some zantrax which is the weight loss pills in a blue bottle that are really all natural (and sold at GNC), it's just loaded wth all differ. caffine herbs. He also got a prescription of straterra instead. It took a month to kick in but helps you control your appetite and gives you energy. Also keeps you focused. You just need to motovate yourself more and its not a stimulant. Hope I helped =)
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Wow - I'm glad I read this. To think they wanted to put my 8 year old ADHD son on this stuff! I elected to let him take Strattera, because it wasn't a stimulant, and am very happy now I did. I wouldn't have put him on anything but he was having a very difficult time at school socially and academically and he practically begged me to let him try meds. The Strattera has helped him significantly and he is much happier and self confident now. It's not 100% but it's good enough. Good luck getting off the stuff. I weaned off Lexapro several months ago but I think weaning off might be more tough for you.
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