My thoughts.
Just me
Just me
Meds and more meds....
Posted 02-19-2008 at 01:25 PM by PaperDolls
It seems like forever since I posted here but then I'm not sure anyone reads it.
I started taking my Chantix yesterday. I had to change my quit date because I need to be on that for at least 7 days. So my new Breathe Free date is Monday the 25th. I'm not quite in the mind frame but I've got time.
I saw the pdoc on Friday. She's positive I have ADD. So far I've tried Vyvance and Focalin. The Vyvance did nothing and the Focalin made me feel amped up and crazy. She just gave me a new script for Adderall XR. I'm sort of nervous about taking it because I know some people get addicted. I haven't filled it yet but I will. Anyone reading here have any experience with Adderall XR? Good or bad.
I got my butt to bed last night at a decent time and slept well. I still let the alarm go off for close to an hour before I got out of bed but still.........I had quit taking all sleeping meds and anti-anxiety meds for quite some time because they quit working. Last night I took an Ambien and I think it actually worked. I've not taking any, nor do I have any Klonopin for well over 3 weeks (for those of you who think I must be addicted to them). I didn't have any withdrawal symptoms like I know some people do. May be I'm just lucky or may be because I was on a low dose and didn't take them daily. I was always very careful with them. I may get them filled to have around. They really do help when I get panicky and irritable and anxious. I guess that's what they're for, huh?
My boss told me this morning that I'm kickin' butt......very efficient and getting lots done. Makes me scratch my head a bit. Nothing has changed ........... oh, except I've been making sure I take my Wellbutrin every morning. That must be it. I was in a bad habit of forgetting them. I was probably only taking them 4 days a week. That's not the sort of med you should do that with. I was thinking may be the Wellbutrin wasn't working anymore but may be it was that I just wasn't taking it.
So, today is a good day. Hope yours is too.
I started taking my Chantix yesterday. I had to change my quit date because I need to be on that for at least 7 days. So my new Breathe Free date is Monday the 25th. I'm not quite in the mind frame but I've got time.
I saw the pdoc on Friday. She's positive I have ADD. So far I've tried Vyvance and Focalin. The Vyvance did nothing and the Focalin made me feel amped up and crazy. She just gave me a new script for Adderall XR. I'm sort of nervous about taking it because I know some people get addicted. I haven't filled it yet but I will. Anyone reading here have any experience with Adderall XR? Good or bad.
I got my butt to bed last night at a decent time and slept well. I still let the alarm go off for close to an hour before I got out of bed but still.........I had quit taking all sleeping meds and anti-anxiety meds for quite some time because they quit working. Last night I took an Ambien and I think it actually worked. I've not taking any, nor do I have any Klonopin for well over 3 weeks (for those of you who think I must be addicted to them). I didn't have any withdrawal symptoms like I know some people do. May be I'm just lucky or may be because I was on a low dose and didn't take them daily. I was always very careful with them. I may get them filled to have around. They really do help when I get panicky and irritable and anxious. I guess that's what they're for, huh?
My boss told me this morning that I'm kickin' butt......very efficient and getting lots done. Makes me scratch my head a bit. Nothing has changed ........... oh, except I've been making sure I take my Wellbutrin every morning. That must be it. I was in a bad habit of forgetting them. I was probably only taking them 4 days a week. That's not the sort of med you should do that with. I was thinking may be the Wellbutrin wasn't working anymore but may be it was that I just wasn't taking it.
So, today is a good day. Hope yours is too.
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big hugs...xo KPosted 02-19-2008 at 03:48 PM by NOMOMERLOTMAMMA
- I have expierence with both Adderall IR and XR. Ill be honest with you, at first you love it because it helps you so much. If you slip up and take an extra dose even once or twice then it will most likely lead to low addiction. I have been on Both for a year and a half now. I also have Anxiety, Panic disorder and now I have moderately bad twitches from Adderall.
It got worse during the summer time. I got so addicted to it that I stayed up for days and days just taking it and then sleeping for 2 hours then going another week with no sleep. I went from 135 lb to 109 lb. I was sick and didnt eat much but I was so addicted I was taking at the least 160 Mg for 3 months. I stole adderall from family, bought it from friends and in a week took 70 20 mg IR tablets.
When school started I began lifting weights. I was only doing 115 lb 6 times 3 sets. Now I gained 15 pounds and have gotten to 160 lb 7 reps 3 sets. I am still addicted to adderall though. Two days ago I took in 24 hours, 320 MG of IR tablets. I averaged 200 mg per day in school. Sure my grades are great now, but i have tics and twitches, increased aggresiveness, and sometimes impotency and I have found it difficult to even enjoy sex =]
Please dont judge me for this, I have actually had more then 10 life changing events in a span of 3 years. I just really want help because I let a pill control what I am. I took Vyvanse and after 2 months taking it, I actually noticed it was better then adderall. I never abused it because the amino acids keep the user from doing so. It has extremely nasty side effects for new patients thoughPosted 10-31-2008 at 12:57 AM by addy91 - I just got put on Adderall about 4 wks ago. It has helped me SO much. But now I understand what they say about it being addictive. It could be that for me VERY easily. I have given my pills to my husband and he gives them to me each day. I do not like this set up AT ALL, but I don't trust myself with this as I can already see me wanting more. Is Vyvanse addicting like Adderall? Is it safer? Does it work like Adderall? I am interested in other drugs that may help w/ ADD. My drug of choice has been alcohol (sober 2+ yrs) but my little brain craves anything that makes it feel good.
Anyone have any advice?Posted 08-30-2009 at 09:47 AM by k8t - the cravings will never go away. its a mind thing. u have to keep busy and get ur mind off it..the worst thing to do is lay around and think about it. i did take adderall for the first week i was coming off and i knew it was addictive but not a narcotic.now i am weaning myself off. i take the adderall and pull the capsule apart and swallow 1/4 to 1/2 of the beads. donot chew..i started vitamins and saying to myself...this is my feel good pill.....easier said than done.but i do it. im just tired of spending all my earned paycheck on pills.i also take amino acids daily bcause after taking opiates for so long ur brain depletes all acids that make u feel good on ur own. sam-e works in about 5 days.research it.it did help me with the depression during withdrawls.i still crave but we all will. just b strong. i dont want to go to jail.Posted 08-31-2009 at 04:45 AM by 123456
