Please share with me your experiences with Adderall XR for ADD!
July 10, 2013 7:48 AM   Subscribe

I am in my late 20's and have had Inattentive ADD/comorbid anxiety for as long as I can remember. I am considering an ADD medication (Adderall XR) for the first time. I am scared of the long-term effects of the drug, as well as afraid of getting addicted and becoming unable to function without the med. I would like to hear from people who have been taking Adderall long-term: How has it helped/change your life? Both positive and negative stories welcome.

I am currently taking Wellbutrin, which (along with exercise) is definitely helping my mood and to a lesser extent my ADD/productivity, but unfortunately significantly increases my anxiety (causing parasthesia in my hands) so am going to have to wean off.

Unmedicated, I am a scatterbrained mess - my nickname was actually "ADD" in college! Fortunately I am relatively smart so I was able to get through school, but upon entering the adult world consisting of holding down a job/paying bills, my life is suddenly crashing. I can't keep up with the daily tasks that I am expected to do everyday, and constantly get sidetracked. If I don't write down the most minute detail, I will forget. I feel like an idiot because I am unable to multitask and do the things normal people seem to be able to do with ease day-to-day.

I know that I shouldn't be searching for a magic bullet, and constantly make grandiose plans on a daily basis to change my behavior and suddenly become a productive workaholic - it doesn't work, which makes the anxiety worse. I started exercising, which I am able to do almost everyday but not at the same time as I have a hard time sticking to a schedule.

So, I would Adderall, but as I wrote previously I have some reservations. I know it is a powerful stimulant, and is not to be taken lightly. I'm worried about the long-term effects, both on my body and mind, of ingesting this drug. So, I'd love to hear more from people who are taking it long-term.

Thanks in advance!
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