Posted by Gerri_mww on August 6, 2000, at 1:52:03
In reply to Re: Adderall experiences: I would like to hear some., posted by kate on March 27, 2000, at 10:46:17
> adderall makes me nervous because of the way my friends use it. thomas, instead of
taking the pill will sniff it up his nose. he says that it works faster that way but it still
makes me just a tad bit nervous you know? he says that it makes his energy levels go
up and that it just generally makes him feel good. my friend chad once did way to
much of it and started shaking all over.........> ~kate
Kate,
It sounds like your friends are NOT using adderal. They are ABUSING it. Anyone who "takes" stimulants in this manner (ie nose, i.v.--without a doctor prescribing it be taken that way) is (already) an addict (or wants to be).
They are not using the medication to get the effects we seek.
I have been on Adderal for almost one month now. I take 40mg in the am. I noticed the benefits right away (which is how the med should work with ADD). I wasn't wanting to go right back to sleep until 1-2 pm. I felt motivated to get housework etc done (I just finished sorting through every stitch of clothes I have in house, storage. Took away three pick-up loads to the S.A.
I am now working on unpacking moving boxes (I have lived here a year) and I am finally getting caught up on the dishes (some dirty-packed in boxes from the last house..LOL).
I too can see just how bad of shape my life is in. But I also see how to finally make it better.
Physiologically, the first day starting ADDeral was a nightmare. I took 20mg in the am and IMMEDIATELY had effects. I felt my heart pounding, dizziness, nausea, chest pains etc. I was dying because I took this drug and all within the first three minutes of taking it. LOLL I
had given myself a major panic attack (I read the adverse reactions on the drug info sheet). I even went so far as to call the psych emergency line to assure myself it was all in my head (I KNEW the pills had not even had time to dissolve)
For the next three days all I felt was a little nausea that went away within the hour.
I now can say I have no side-effects at all. I have noticed that I might need a little dose at noon (many md's prescribe this). I have no awareness when the drug is "starting" or when it is wearing off.
I think this med is a God-send!!
Also for the depressing/negative thoughts. I also take Effexor XR. I used to constantly "plan" my funeral (at least dwell on my death). Now I do not even think of it.
Ask your MD if they think you can try it. Works for me!
GerriPS Kate--get your friends into a rehab or counseling.
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