KristaMeth wrote:
I was never prescribed to stimulants before, but I had an ADHD friend who hated his meds and used to give them to me. It was Adderall XR, and I loved it. I had no problem with socialization, I was able to express myself aloud so much better, and overall I was just happy. But apparently coke does those things too. Though Adderall made me feel really good, going without it made me want to die. It was also really obvious that I was pretty much just hopped up on speed. No idea how that stuff is legal, it's wicked.
I think for people who don't have ADHD, it acts like speed. For me, I only take 5 mg. twice a day, and it makes my brain work. If I take too much, it makes me feel like I drank too much coffee and I hate that feeling.
My ex-husband took to stealing our medication. He became so addicted to it. I don't understand becoming addicted to it. I can go without it and the only thing I notice is that I can't concentrate as well, and I'm a little more ditzy.
My two youngest kids take Concerta. They both are more focused and serious when they take it. When they don't take it, they're more fun and less serious.
My son, who is 10, didn't take it before his soccer game last weekend. It was so entertaining to watch him out on the field. When he takes his medication, he is super focused on the game.
Last weekend, he was out there twirling in the field, swinging his arms this way and that, kicking his legs up. He looked like he was in the field dancing while everyone else was playing soccer. When the ball came his way, he would kick it, and then go back to dancing. It was hilarious. My older daughter, who came to watch the came, was hysterical with laughter. She said I should never give him medication before a game ever again.
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13 Nov 2007, 10:24 pm
