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The proof is in the pudding- Your self analys is right on. Obvious the meds hit the right areas of your brain.
I would just tell the truth.. Your husband has ADHD and you noted the same symptoms. You decided to see if medication could help. The most common statement today is “Everyone gets older and there is a great posibility they develop depression” Solution -Prozac. The problem is that Prozac helps with depression it does very little for ADHD Brain. I know I was on Prozac.
The main reason for clasification and pharmacy controll is it’s potential for abuse. Your Dr.has an obligation to help you. Some time the help comes with the perscription or the denial of the perscription.
My Dr. explained the side effects of the medication. As you noted -your life changed due to changes in your brain chemistry.
Side efects are caused by stimulating areas that don’t need stimulation. –ie. over stimulating good areas. This is where dosage and delivery systems come into play. Regular visits to your perscribing physician is strongly recommended. Together you can work on the dossage and the delivery system.
On a side note …Many others myself included can tell when the medication effect has worn off. This helps the DR on dosage and times.
Good luck on your journey…
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