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Do you CE

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Yeah and I suspect I have it somewhat too >_> got dismissed by a psych when I talked to them a while ago tho

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yeah. me.

a coworker. he won't sell me any of his addy )=

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Yeah--myself. Was diagnosed as a kid and was on Ritalin for a few years back then, but really didn't feel any different on it. Was in deep denial about the diagnosis for years after but recently I have kind of come around to the fact that the diagnosis was correct. Considering seeking an adderall prescription as I've heard it's better for it than Ritalin. I just hate taking meds in general.

Adderall only helps me some, but I have manic bi polar 2 (no depressive) which combined with my ADHD gives me INSANE boosts of energy throughout the day. It also makes it difficult to focus, almost to the point where I cannot sit and play games without the aid or help of something (like my medication).

FYI: If you have ADD/ADHD, any speed helps your condition and affects our bodies differently from normal people. Where normal people get speeded up by caffeine or amphetamines (like Adderall), it actually SLOWS us down.

Chug a 20 OZ redbull and see what I mean. Until you get a prescription, you'll want to make due with caffeine. Getting a prescription is kind of easy if you have a history of ADHD. Without a history, just fill out a questionnaire at your local therapist/psych clinic making sure to answer "yes" to anything that involves racing thoughts or the inability to focus. When you get to a psychiatrist, let them know that Adderall was recommended to you by like your mom or something and see where you go from there.

If you expect your insurance to cover this, think again. Adderall and Ritalin are only recommended to children and young adults that are still in college. Don't ask me why, but insurance reasons that functioning adults have less of a need for attention deficit disorder fixers and can act like normal people regardless of their inability to focus.

As such, you may find yourself paying for this prescription out of pocket. They can be expensive, about $50-$120 a month, so if you can get your insurance to cover it, good for you (I cannot).


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"Well, of course I know him. He's me."

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kawalimus posted...

Considering seeking an adderall prescription as I've heard it's better for it than Ritalin.

Not necessarily better, moreso that different people respond differently to different drugs. Genetic testing can help to narrow it down from the get go, but otherwise it can be normal to figure out the drug/delivery method/dose that's right for you

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SmidgeIsntBack posted...

"Well, of course I know him. He's me."

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weekoldhotdog posted...

Adderall only helps me some, but I have manic bi polar 2 (no depressive) which combined with my ADHD gives me INSANE boosts of energy throughout the day. It also makes it difficult to focus, almost to the point where I cannot sit and play games without the aid or help of something (like my medication).

FYI: If you have ADD/ADHD, any speed helps your condition and affects our bodies differently from normal people. Where normal people get speeded up by caffeine or amphetamines (like Adderall), it actually SLOWS us down.

Chug a 20 OZ redbull and see what I mean. Until you get a prescription, you'll want to make due with caffeine. Getting a prescription is kind of easy if you have a history of ADHD. Without a history, just fill out a questionnaire at your local therapist/psych clinic making sure to answer "yes" to anything that involves racing thoughts or the inability to focus. When you get to a psychiatrist, let them know that Adderall was recommended to you by like your mom or something and see where you go from there.

If you expect your insurance to cover this, think again. Adderall and Ritalin are only recommended to children and young adults that are still in college. Don't ask me why, but insurance reasons that functioning adults have less of a need for attention deficit disorder fixers and can act like normal people regardless of their inability to focus.

As such, you may find yourself paying for this prescription out of pocket. They can be expensive, about $50-$120 a month, so if you can get your insurance to cover it, good for you (I cannot).

I drink about a pot of coffee a day. So maybe that does help me a bit. I also have that problem where I can't even do something like play videogames most of the time. I like reading but I just can't do it. I'll sit there and read a page or start something and then bam I just put it off and start doing something else. Starting tasks like cleaning or organizing is sometimes impossible even though I know that once I get the ball really rolling, I will be fine. I'm just real tired of getting dragged around by impulses and tunnel vision type of crap. I'm pretty sure I don't have any other issues besides ADHD.

https://youtu.be/1LVt49l6aP8

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Yeah. An old coworker. I never noticed the hyperactive part until he brought it up, then it was incredibly obvious.

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