[dougdougy]

symptoms are unbearable without the Dex.

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For the undiagnosed adhd person the self-medication is usually for 2 things: 1) the actual ADHD (meth, cocaine, speed) and 2) the constant restlessness & anxiety associated with untreated adhd (alcohol, Xanax, weed). I completely abused alcohol & drugs for 20 years until diagnosed ADHD & GAD at 40 years old. The Dex turns off the ‘constant search’ and turns off my addictions.

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The best thing an ADHDer can do is be aware of how annoying they can be to the people around them. It takes practice… That is part of a “successful ADDer” to me.

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Coffee gives me a buzz but actually aggravates my ADHD symptoms. I get more fidgety, scratchy, restless etc.. I found information online about adhd meds not being as effective when combined with coffee. So I tried taking my dex with and without coffee as an experiment. For me Dex works noticeably better on its own. I just feel clearer and not restless & scratchy. Check this: http://www.addforums.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-15930.html. =] (ps: I know dex isn’t concerta but they are both adhd stims.)

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• This reply was modified 5 years, 12 months ago by dougdougy.

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