As long as I take 1 adder all everyday I have absolutely NO urges and NO symptoms. It is truly a miracle drug. I am not big in taking any medication in general so it's tough for me to make the commitment to take it everyday. But, as I get older...I will be 36 thus year I have come to the realization that my quality of life is very important. I gave tried on my own to beat my ED, but always relapse. It is unbelievable that I could go from throwing up more than 20 times per day to not even thinking about it at all!!?? If you can try it I promise you will be so happy. Unfortunately it does not stimulate me and make me want to clean everything or get tons of things accomplished, but I'm ok with that. Making all if my symptoms go away is enough for me. I have my life back and that's what matters to me! I would be happy to talk to you anytime.
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First: good luck to each & every one of you. I struggled with Bulimia for 15 years, plus drugs/alcohol for many as well. I discovered adderall about 2 years ago, and it was like all the pieces of a puzzle went into place finally. The urges are gone, plus the self-hate which brought out the other demons. After talking to my bff, who is doctor of psychology, she explained why. As a bulimic, it wasn't necessarily about the weight, but more like having a coping mechanism because I had something I controlled. She said my perfectionist personality and adderall were a great fit because it finally helped me organize and resolve, not freak out and rely on a crutch b/p episode. Said there are legit studies being done about treating bulimia with it. Just had to share and say that I am able to thrive without an ed for several years, plus am not addicted to adderall. It got me over the hard parts, but I'm doing pretty awesome now. Prayers to all:))
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I'm 35 and have been b/p for over 16 years. I've sought therapy before, but nothing really seems to work. About 2 years ago, I met my now ex bf who took adderall for ADHD and would share. During the year that I was taking it, my b/p episodes completely stopped! I was also much more productive at work. After reading these posts, the connection makes sense. Since we broke up, I've gained 10 pounds and am b/p again. Wish it was easy to get a script for adderall without doctors thinking you're an addict or crazy. :( It really does work for bulimia treatment.
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Hi There, I know this post dates a bit. I recently found out due to my son being diagnosed with it, that I have ADHD (Im 43) and I have struggled with Bulimia b/p for 29 bloody years!!! I am due to start taking medication 1st September. I live in France so they only give Ritalin and Concerta here. Its been a big decision though. I can't help feeling like Im taking the easy route out and feel very guilty. Ive never taken any medication before and I work in the well-being industry as a therapist and life coach so I feel a bit hipocritical, resorting to drugs when im telling my clients to lead more healthy holistic lives. But my whole life has been ruined by this condition, I am a single mum, life is tough, I have hardly any work and my ADHD is so in my way preventing me from being able to get enough clients. Such a shame as I have many talents and possess a very good brain and level of intelligence. But I just cant get my act together.
How can I feel better about taking the meds? I feel like Im about to become a drug addict
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Hi, I am also bulimic, have been since about thirteen years old, I also have adhd and get prescribed adderall. IT WORKS AMAZINGLY FOR MY BULIMIA. When I take it it decreases my appetite so I don't binge, but I still feel mildly hungry, so my tummy feels comfortable from not overeating. Anyways, I told my psychiatrist I was having focusing problems and task management problems, plus I'm all over the place and have paced constantly all my life, she gave me this test, I answered the questions honestly and then I got adderall. Honestly though, most doctors are really hard to get adderall from, even if you really need it.
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I was prescribed adderall for adhd and found my bulimia of 30 years completely went away.
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Holy sh*t, I have been struggling with anorexia, bulimia and exercise bulimia for over 7 years... just recently bought some adderall from a friend as a study aid and NEVER expected it to have the side effect of completely stopping my exercise bulimia in its tracks. I eat like a normal person now, exercise 1 hour a day max and have never felt better - I now feel like it is possible to classify myself as almost ED free.
Question: should I tell my pshychiatrist that i have been taking adderall without a prescription but that it has helped my bulimia, or should I get sneaky and try to fool her into diagnosing my with ADHD?
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I am 40 years old and have had bulimia since high school, I too have not had any health issues from it thankfully but it has controlled my life for too long. Constantly thinking about food, spending way too much money on take out and high calorie foods, just to throw it all up, I have been over weight most of my life still. Wasting so much time on food, eating and going straight to the bathroom while at work to purge, it consumed me! I finally went to the dr and gave him my symptoms pertaining to add, also mentioning the binge issues...he gave me adderall and for the first time in a long time I'm not constantly obsessing about my next b/p. I made dinner for my family and was satisfied with a smaller than normal serving of food. I feel I can now focus on healthy eating, plan my meals in proper portions, feel satisfied and move on with my day! Amazing light at the end of this binge tunnel!!!!
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I feel your pain....I was bulimic for at least 25 years, tried everything, saw 100's of therapists. Starting taking adderall and I stopped. Just like that I stopped.
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I don't know if its cool to share information, but I would so love to chat with you.... I too was bulimic for 30+ years. I am the other person I've ever heard of that has dealt with it that long. If you are willing to share email info - would you let me know?
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Hi, i am a 25 year old female who has been suffering from bulimia since i was 15, my doctor started perscribing me adderall 30mg instant relase & vyvanse 70mg 1 each per day and it has helped me completly control my eating disorder, email me if you would like my doctors info so you could have your doctor talk to him and maybe shed some light on why this is helpful
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I am 60. I started Adderall 7 years ago. I have not had the urge to binge from the first day I took this drug. I was bulemic from the age of 15. This was a miracle for me.
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Yes, 5 mg of adderall treated my bulimia where all other meds, treatments failed. I would rather take a sm amount of adderall then be sick again.
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It worked for me. Vyvanse has been approved as a treatment. I couldn't afford the $50 copay so I went with Adderall. 30mg Xr. Best decision yet. Also, Prozac helped
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