I've been taking ADD meds for years with the same psychiatrist, but lost my insurance last summer and had to stop taking them. Now I have insurance again and scheduled an appointment with my doctor today, but I'm worried he'll say that I'm doing just fine without the pills. However, I'm also afraid of looking too desperate if I tell him how much I want them! Can I tell him everything without sounding like I'm a junkie? Details follow.
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posted by brisquette
on Mar 14, 2013 -
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Therapy hasn't helped in the past. But I need to do something, FFS. What else should I try?
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posted by indognito
on Nov 2, 2012 -
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What is the best way to resume treatment of Adult ADD, after an extended break due to my own flakiness?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 28, 2011 -
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MentalhealthFilter: dealing with the trial and error of meds, wondering if it's just me or if it's really a brain issue.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 18, 2011 -
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How does someone know if a stimulant medication (adderall) is helping them the way it was intended to for ADD, or if they are searching for a reason to continue a substance that makes them feel good (aka addictive behaviors)?
Where is the line between a "need for functioning" and "it makes me feel better therefore I function better"?
Don't most people function better on a stimulant?
(also some ethical questions inside about working in the mental health industry...)
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 3, 2010 -
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Heart arrhythmia and adderall. You are not my doctor, but I was hoping for some anecdotal experiences or help.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 20, 2010 -
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Can you recommend ADHD specialist psychiatrists in New York that are
not at the Hallowell Center?
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posted by ocherdraco
on Jun 14, 2010 -
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I would like to try ADD medication. I'm in the National Guard. What ramifications would this have for my Guard career?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 16, 2010 -
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What's the long term goal with Adderall? Can Adderall help you stop needing Adderall?
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posted by malhouse
on Feb 10, 2010 -
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How can I understand, and empathize, with my fiancee's psychological issues? And other difficult-to-articulate questions.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 17, 2009 -
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I'm a 28 year old male in Las Vegas, Nevada. When I was in my late pre-teens, I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, and went through various treatments (Ritalin, Adderall, then eventually easing off medications entirely). Now, due to a promising promotion and other life changes, I need to be able to focus beyond what my self-regulation allows me. What can an adult expect to go through to convince a doctor that they have ADD, and to convince them to treat it medically?
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posted by Rendus
on Sep 17, 2009 -
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I have adult ADD. I've been on Strattera for 5 years. My new doc wants me to switch to Adderall. Anyone else done this switch? What are the differences/effects between the two?
posted by anonymous
on Aug 8, 2007 -
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Has anyone had experience coming off of ADD/ADHD medications? How did you cope with the return of all the negative ADD/ADHD symptoms, and the nagging feeling that you were a better person on the meds?
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posted by schroedinger
on Oct 24, 2005 -
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Are you an adult with ADD? Are you on medication? If so, how would you compare before to after?
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posted by tomble
on Sep 24, 2005 -
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