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Thats for sure…
My ADD meds killed that “itch” for destruction… Do they not for you? There are other alternatives for ADD meds…. Some less addicting. Vyvanse is what I take now… its Lisdexamfetamine. Its more difficult to abuse and side effects are less than that of Dexedrine. I found out of all the stimulant medication I have tried (Ritalin, Adderall, Dexedrine) it feels most like Dexedrine which worked best for me. I just didnt like the rebound I was getting from the short acting Dexedrine. It has a much smoother onset and wears off gradually reducing rebound.
Of course there are the other stimulants too… Ritalin – Gave me the BEST focus out of all. I found the rebound was really bad for me. I became VERY irritable. Adderall – Gave me focus and quiet mind, but killed my appetite completely. I then wouldnt eat and feel like complete crap. Dexedrine – Gave me great focus, calm clear mind but was a pain having to take twice a day and some irritability on rebound. Vyvanse – Gives me focus, calm clear mind, no rebounding. I did have insomnia for first week or so but I now could take it anytime and sleep. Of course meds effect everyone differently.
You should try to get a different Doctor. One who cares and does their job correctly… With the new Doctor I would let them know right away about your drug abuse, that way they can help you find whats right for you. It took about 6-7 months to find what medication was right for me… Sounds like a long time, but well worth it. If you can get into see a psychiatrist they are probably the best to do an assessment and tell you which meds to take. Its worth a shot.
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