I just realized up untill recently that I am almost positive I have ADD. My brother was recently just tested and suprisingly he has it. He always got excellent grades and now has a terrific job but I thought he was just lazy at times. Its obvious that my mother has too. Anyway the questoin at this point is not wether or not I have.. it its my fear of adderral. I have never tried it but from what I have heard it will probably help me a great deal. My fears is that I will become depandant on it and always need it to get stuff done. Thoughts?
The best treatment for ADD or ADHD is to just spend some time in nature. Many scientists have studied this and say it works just as well as the drugs but doesn't have any side effects and it's free.
How so? Just like go for a walk? how often/how long for you think? It doesnt sound to appealing because I go from school straight to work and its cold at night ..otherwise I would love to just go outside and try to do it
Yes, you will become dependant on Adderall. It works miracles but it has its nasty side effects as well. I was on Adderall, due to my ADHD, for only 7 months and it did WONDERS for my failure to pay attention and the ability to DEAL with distractions but I lost to much weight. Honestly, if you truly believe you need something for ADD then see a doctor, weigh the pros and cons; Most ADD/ADHD medication will cause you to lose weight significantly but if that wont be a problem for you then go ahead. Agaian, Yes you will become dependant on that pill, YOU WILL need it after so long if you want any chance at concentrating but if you honestly have severe ADD then, in my opinion, it is worth it. With Adderall I'm sooo more effeicient, I get things done! Also, remember that there are other medications other than Adderall that is used for ADD/ADHD such as Concerta. Honestly, if you get Adderall, tell the doctor you can't efford an expensive ass bill and he'll give you generic IR Adderall which is called Amphetamine salts, with these you'll have to take 2 a day but with insurance I paid 20$ for a bottle of 60, for extended release though WITH insurance I pay around 100+$. Yes, ER is much more expensive than IR. ER means Extended release & IR means Instant release (if you didn't already know)
Ok thanks for the advice. I'm leaning towards no for its not severe but I will go have myself tested and just get doctors advice.
there are other medications that can be prescribed for ADD/ADHD i think the most common are: concerta adderall strattera bupropion (relativly new on the market)
The doctor will urge you to use medication, see a therapist/counsler, they can really help you out with that kind of stuff.
Do not use adderall It even shows up in drug tests since some of the ingredients are also included in Meth, along with symptoms such as sleep loss, weight loss, and heart problems
