How Long Will I Have to Keep Taking Adderall XR?
Question by Ravenous: How long will I have to keep taking Adderall XR?
I am Adderall XR 20 mgs every 8 hours. I weigh 170lbs and am 32 y/o. I was put on it for intermittent explosive disorder/ defiant dissorder. I am eating “the ADHD diet” and exercise 1.5 hours 4 days a week. The doctor tried Stratera and Provigil first, but they gave me severe headaches at the lowest dose. I’ve been on the Adderall for 5 months and my family loves the result ” no irritability and I will sit down”. It lowered my blood pressure to 116/72 and slowed down my brain- which it’s hard to adjust to when you have always had alot of enrgy. I thought I was better and missed a few doses and got a massive amount of energy but my brain was like a light show of images. I really think I feel better without it but nobody wants to be around me when I don’t take it because I annoy them. Do I have to take it the rest of my life? The doctor also thinks 1 mg per kg would be of more benefit- so he wants to up it. Why am I light/sound sensitive without the Adderall XR?
I have been sensitive to light and sound my whole life. The Adderall stops the sensitivity and when I quit taking it, it rebounds and comes back.
Best answer:
Answer by Whamy
That sensitivity is the hallmark of advanced thought, it is acctualy the neural chatter of your subconcious mind which most people have no access to. Because of this sensitivity the amplification of signaling that takes place under the effect of the adderal ( which is a profound Central Nervous System stimulant [dextro-amphetamine a.k.a. Speed]) causes your nervous system to basicly overload and reduces your state to average baseline. This can have undesirable psychological effects internaly while relieving other people of having to deal with the beheavoiral effects your excess energy. With the Benifit your family is already recieving at your current dosage, I would not suggest increasing the dosage. I would however recomend reading the “Davincci Method” (not to be confused with the davincci code) as this may provide you with some insight on living more advantageously with ADHD.
If you havent freaked out yet with what i have said you might also consider exploring “Tibetan Buddhist Tranquility and insight Meditation”. This does not involve abandoning your beliefs, but merely gives one useable tools with which to poise the mind amidst the chaos we all experience as ADD/HD genotypes.
GOOD LUCK!!!
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