I was prescribed different things over the years for anxiety and depression etc., I was 25 the first time I was given a prescription……I remember having a life clip flash before my eyes……..1 year prior I had quit my job, moved home with “mommy and daddy” and weighted in at 260lbs @ 5’3″ and up to my eyeballs in debt from VLT’s and an addiction to gambling. Never gambled again…never gave myself the opportunity and became fanatical about loosing weight decided to go back to school) Jumped in full force at everything and crashed somewhere around finals that year. It was downhill from there…..drinking..and (Blank)…you know from the show the Red (blank) Show…..I was scared to take a pill…what if I became addicted to that too? The awareness of that addictive streak saved my life so many times when I look back now….I thank God for that. But I knew there was something “wrong” with me but what was it?
My 18 year old cousin and I were talking one day and he was telling me how much better he felt while taking Concerta, hearing him verablize the difference swayed me to try medication. I did and what a difference!!! however my body didn’t like the ritalin or the biphentin….rage rage rage on the inside I FELT it’s sustained release. All I have to say about it is if the right med made me feel that empowered it’s worth giving it a real chance.
Hope you aren’t feeling too badly with the withdrawl…today you may feel like the fire hydrant but Sister tomorrow ………you’ll be the DOG! 