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 Posted: 10/25/07 - 07:20 Post subject: |
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I'm 37 and recently officially been diagnosed with ADD-I have known since I was a teen that I had ADD. I decided to take adderall in Sept 07 after I realized that my lack of focus was jeopardizing my marriage(I'll spare you the long story). I take 20mgs of add xr in the morning. It has helped me with my attention and my marriage but I have lost weight since I started and it troubles me a bit. The first week I started, I didn't eat for 35 hours. I have started taking multi-vitamins and electrolyte drinks after consulting with my doctor and I feel a lot better. The weight loss in combination with the focus of the adderall has inspired me to do nightime yoga which not only helps stretch my body but also helps me get to sleep.
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| Posted: 02/04/08 - 20:37 Post subject: |
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| Upton O'Goode wrote: | | siromar wrote: | Cons:
1. Insomnia. Make sure you take the drug early in the day. |
Totally agree. And one more thing: DON'T DRINK COFFEE or other cafeinated beverages AFTER NOON!!!
ADD sufferers are particularly susceptible to this because most of us picked up the habit of using caffiene--or nicotine or other stimulants--when we wanted to concentrate on something or just feel less in a fog, particularly when attending parties, going on dates or other social functions. This is a habit that has to change. It is totally inappropriate when you're taking a powerful stimulant like Adderall or Dexedrine.
I made the mistake of drinking two iced coffees after dinner last night. I'm working on two hours of sleep right now. At least I got some work done last night though. 
| siromar wrote: | | 2. Mood swings. Adderall will most likely make you happy. I tend to get a "oh isn't the world wonderful" kind of an attitude when I take it. While this may sound like a pro, I do not think it is. For one it is unnatural. Also, your newly-found sentimentality means every little thing will offend you. You can be happy one moment, then the most minor of things will tick you off and ruin your day. Get used to it, and try to control your emotions. |
I really disagree with this one. Maybe it's different for people who don't have ADD, but I feel better because I don't get mad at myself for missing appointments, forgetting to do things I've promised to people who love and depend on me. All that destructive, self-directed anger is gone!
I also feel good because of the way people compliment me on how much calmer I am, how much more focused I am, how well I follow through on my commitments, and how much better I look since I've lost the extra 60 pounds I was carrying around.
But I'm absolutely out-of-my-mind thrilled that if I stay on course and continue losing weight and exercising as I am, I am actually going to be able to go surfing again--something I used to absolutely love more than life itself, and something I thought was gone from my life forever until just recently.
If that sounds like a drug-induced euphoria, or some kind of "unnatural high," then I'd like to hear your definition of true happiness, because I'm very sure I've never experienced it.
By the way, you want to see mood swings? You should have seen me before I got my ADD treated.
| siromar wrote: | | 3. Addiction. You will get used to being on the drug, and you will feel out of sync on the days you do not take it. This usually pushes people to continue taking it for as long as they can. It can lead to try other stimulants like Meth or Cocaine. Please don't. Adderall will most likely cause some neurological effects in the long run. I do not have personal experience with that, but it is just simple logic. Take it while you need it, stop when you're done. |
When you have ADD you're never "done." If you stop taking your meds for just a day, the fog comes back. You become more irritable. You are so preoccupied with the uncontrollable thoughts swirling inside your brain that you appear to withdraw inside your own head. People start asking you what's wrong, and you either mutter something or snap at them, and you don't even know which it's going to be until it happens. ADD isn't fun.
I'd also like to point out that it's a well-known fact that ADD sufferers are far more likely to abuse drugs if we go untreated. We know something's wrong with us, and we'll do anything to get out of pain, whether it's taking stimulants to feel sharper or depressants to get numb. And we engage in all kinds of high risk behaviors. We drive fast, take risks and push everything to the hairy edge, because we like the adrenaline. We need the stimulation. It's the only way we feel really alive. We also work better under pressure, so we leave everything to the last minute in order to create pressure, which is real pleasant for the people who have to work with us, and of course we can't sustain that kind of energy for long, so every now and then we say "f--- it!" and throw in the towel, and somebody else usually gets to pick up the pieces. So would you rather see us living like that or popping an Adderall and curling up with a good book?
I remember asking myself, when I first started taking Adderall, what if it burns me out? What if my system just can't take it? Well, I can answer that now, and the answer is that if I have to choose between living for ten years the way I feel now and living for another 40 years in a fog, I'll take the ten, but frankly, I don't think I have to make that choice. My weight's down; my blood pressure is way down; my cholesterol is lower and I'm taking lower doses of the statin drug I've been on, and I'm making better choices about what I eat and how I live, so I might just go on for another 40 or 50 years like this.
| siromar wrote: | Pros:
1. Appetite suppression. And i mean major appetite suppression. At first, I could go on the whole day without eating and would not miss it. I tried not to do that as I know it is unhealthy. I felt the appetite suppression was great as it enabled me to have complete control over my eating habits. I would make sure that I ate 1500-2000 calories every day, and that I had enough exercise. Do not kill yourself to lose weight. You'll just gain it all back once you stop. Develop healthy eating habits and stick to them. |
You forgot to mention that constipation is one of the cons--until you learn to make better food choices. For me that has become easy now that I choose food for what it can do for me instead of how it will taste or how I think it will make me feel.
| siromar wrote: | | 2. Increased energy. I can exercise like a madman when on Adderall. It makes exercise exciting and worthwhile. Make sure you do get some exercise when you're trying to lose weight. |
The thing that always made exercise hard for me had nothing to do with the pain. It was the boredom. Now I find I can stick to it, just like I can stick to any other task I choose to undertake.
One word of caution, though: I think it does elevate your pain threshold a little. I sometimes find myself exercising to the point of exhaustion at times, where I'll actually find it difficult to remain standing. I almost fell when I was running steps because my leg muscles just stopped responding before I felt really tired. I've had to learn how to anticipate exhaustion and stop pushing myself so hard.
| siromar wrote: | 3. Increased focus. I was going to school while taking Adderall, and I never felt it helped me study. Ive always been quite capable of studying, and Adderall didn't change that. I was a good student before and after Adderall. I know a lot of people who take it to study, and it seem to help them quite a bit. It did help me with work though. As a computer programmer I used to work about 6 hours before I'm completely exhausted. I could work for 12 hours straight while on Adderall and it truly increased my income.  |
I've found work a lot more enjoyable now that I can focus. I'm starting to complete projects I'd started and moved to the back burner. Strangely, my television consumption has dwindled to next to nothing. It's just so much less interesting than all the other things I can do now that I can focus. If I were a conspiracy theorist, I'd probably think that all the anti-drug propaganda out there is being promoted by the broadcasting and entertainment industry.
| siromar wrote: | So know the facts and do some research before making a decision. But I can testify to the effectiveness of the drug.
Live responsibly. |
Yes, research is the key. It is also important to work with a physician who monitors your progress, behaviorally and physiologically, and constantly checks for any signs of side-effects, addiction or other adverse reactions and who has the expertise to prescribe a different medication at the first sign of trouble. It is also important to have a friend, a spouse or other loved one who is close to you and knows your emotional history intimately, who can stay vigilant to any changes in your mood or temperament and alert you and/or your physician if they see any that are not positive. |
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| Posted: 02/11/08 - 15:25 Post subject: |
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I took adderall all through highschool to treat my ADD, and then discontinued use when I graduated thinking that I would no longer need it for my studies. I quickly gained back the 50 lbs. I lost on it plus more. I sank into a deep depression and at times felt psychotic, and experienced symptoms very similar to that of a person diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
Adderall will help you loose weight at a very fast rate, but the side effects on your body and mental health in my opinion are not worth it. |
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| Posted: 02/12/08 - 19:31 Post subject: Adderall/Dexedrine is Great. PERIOD. |
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I personally take Dexedrine. Which isn't Adderall. But there pretty much the same.
Adderall= Dextro/Levo-Amphetamines
Dexedrine= Pure Dextro-Amphetamine (Levo isn't as good for you.)
Anyways.
Dexedrine/Adderall have SO MUCH potential to help people.
Not only ADHD/ADD. But also Weight Loss, Willpower and the worst of all Severe Depression.
These drugs alter the mind in a way that is almost PERFECT for people suffering from Depression. It heightens your mood, Gives you Willpower and energy. A brighter outlook on life, and a want to talk with people, interact and do things.
This truly needs to be put on a list of prescriptions for Depression. Because current Anti Depressants aren't very good at all. They are very slow acting. And can take more then a month to have any effect. Which should be enough proof that it's not really helping that much. We need anti depressants that work instantly. That will help people improve there lives. Such as these. |
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| Posted: 02/12/08 - 19:47 Post subject: |
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Now onto me.
I have personally been taking 15mg Extended Release daily of Dexedrine for a long time.
I was suffering from crippling depression for 2 years. It kept me in my house. Sitting inside all day every day. I lost many of my friends because of it. And I had dropped out of school.
I had decided to start taking Dexedrine again for my ADD, since I'm an artist. And It's hard for me to work on something for more then 15 minutes lol. But when I take the Dexedrine I'm able to work on something from morning till night. Sometimes not even getting out of my chair the whole day. (Not a very healthy tho XD)
Anyways... The Dexedrine also breaks the spell Depression has on me. When I take the Dexedrine. I am no longer tired feeling all day, as depression made me before. I also no longer have so many negative thoughts of wanting to die and give up on life. I have also gained the Willpower to actually do things during the day that will help improve my life. Instead of laying around.
But one major thing is still holding me back...Liking the way my body looks. When you slip into Depression. You start eating worse and gain weight. I am not obese. I am actually athletic built. Big strong muscles. But I somehow have this layer of fat on me. That makes my body very fat looking. Not something I want to wear a tight shirt with or go to the beach. Or even be seen in public. This is holding me back. But! The dexedrine is now helping me with this. I can loose wait while I work on my art and life.
So even if you don't have ADHD/ADD, Anyone with depression. I would strongly suggest trying Dexedrine to help you out in your depression. (Yes have a counselor to. I have one those also. But if your like me. Your to suborn to let another person change your views of life. Which is why drugs can sometimes be the only route. Until your life is good enough for you to be able to take control.
And DON'T listen to all these people saying Adderall/Dexedrine is really bad for you if you don't have ADHD. LEARN THINGS FOR YOURSELF. Just like with marijuana. If you actually take the time to study the drug on drug forums. You would learn the true facts about there good and bad side effects.
One true thing about Adderall/Dexedrine is that it will typically be fine for you to take, as long as your don't have a pre-existing heart condition or are likely to have seizures.
If you don't have either of those. Then your more likely to get hurt in a car accident then taking Adderall/Dexedrine. |
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| Posted: 03/16/08 - 18:21 Post subject: Adderall for weight loss |
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| I use to be prescribed adderall, I am currently writting a paper on it right now. I feel that convincing your body that it isn't hungry is no different than starving yourself, which is extremely unhealthy. I also found that when I wouldn't eat all day the crash at around five would be horrible and I would become really angry and feel sick. |
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| Posted: 04/07/08 - 17:06 Post subject: I took Adderall |
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| i took adderall for about 6 months for my ADD. It did help me to focus but the lack of ability to sleep was not worth the added focus. i am trying alternative ways to stay focused. i lost about 10 to 15 lbs but as soon as i stopped taking it, i gained that weight back and have had to kickstart my metabolism back with a special diet. |
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| Posted: 04/09/08 - 00:19 Post subject: Adderall and Weight Loss |
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Ok, first off.
I've had a diagnosis for ADHD for 4 years now.
And my brother has had one for about hmmm...13 years.
Both he and I have been on Adderall multiple times, on and off.
It made me lose weight, I kept it off. My metabolism did NOT slow down, and I STILL continued to lose weight.
Amphetamine is a stimulant, it STIMULATES your central nervous system. As well as your metabolism. I've asked several physicians about this, including the top Endocrinologist and Psychologist in my state.
My brother took Adderall, lost a significant amount of weight, and has stayed skinny since.
As long as you don't eat like an idiot, take a walk every once in a while, and avoid late night snacking, you'll be just fine, after you stop taking the Adderall.
And if you try and get prescribed Adderall for weight loss, and you do not have ADD, sorry....but you need a bonified diagnosis nowadays. They're cracking down even harder on this stuff. Don't get your hopes up. |
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| Posted: 04/16/08 - 20:29 Post subject: |
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| It worked for me too |
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| Posted: 04/24/08 - 18:05 Post subject: |
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My friend gave me some Aderral and i took it for 3 days.
He gave me a 30mg pill which I split in 4 and took 1 of the 4 pieces a day.
thats a 7.5mg dose.
Man.
The first two times i took it I felt nothing.
The third day I took it my energy skyrocketed, I was like a Machine at work, and my appetite was gone.
BUT, then I would crash. At about 4pm I would be just so drained feeling. I usually work out 5 times per week but I did not work out the first half of this week because all I wanted to do was sleep.
I am just so surprised that such a small amoutn had such an effect on me.
It effected my mood as well...when I was off it I felt really BLAH.
Any thoughts? |
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