ADHD - Conerta

[deleted5]

I didnt read this thread but this guy i work with said adhd is a myth and the guy who discovered it confessed that he made it up.

He's a dumb redneck tho so dont take his word for it. If you think the meds help take them, if you dont, dont.

I am literally at a loss of words after reading this, this is one of the most moronic pointless posts I have ever seen on this website. You're quoting someone who's not a doctor, but a "redneck" and then you didn't go on Google and type it in to immediately find out you're wrong. Are you kidding me?

 

[Chunter]

Didn't bother to read the entire thread so I dunno if people are gonna care about a legitimate post now but I've been prescribed Ritalin for about a year now and just from what I've experienced, only take it when you really need to.

I feel taking it everyday is WAY overkill and if someone who is ADHD is in the position to where they cannot function day in and day out without something, then there is way more to the problem than just ADHD. I do seem to notice more focus when I do take it, but that doesn't necessarily mean I am focused on school. I can still get sidetracked and get lost google searching for hours. Also, I don't seem to notice much when I take my prescribed amount, so instead of taking 10mg usually I'll take 20mg which works well focus wise but then you start feeling out of it and zombie-like forsure.

I guess just try and take it during Finals, studying for big tests and other "special occasions" where you think it could help. Anymore than that is overkill imo and relys on you being able to control yourself.

 

[deleted5]

Didn't bother to read the entire thread so I dunno if people are gonna care about a legitimate post now but I've been prescribed Ritalin for about a year now and just from what I've experienced, only take it when you really need to.

I feel taking it everyday is WAY overkill and if someone who is ADHD is in the position to where they cannot function day in and day out without something, then there is way more to the problem than just ADHD. I do seem to notice more focus when I do take it, but that doesn't necessarily mean I am focused on school. I can still get sidetracked and get lost google searching for hours. Also, I don't seem to notice much when I take my prescribed amount, so instead of taking 10mg usually I'll take 20mg which works well focus wise but then you start feeling out of it and zombie-like forsure.

I guess just try and take it during Finals, studying for big tests and other "special occasions" where you think it could help. Anymore than that is overkill imo and relys on you being able to control yourself.

You sound like one of the many kids who don't actually have ADHD just have a hard time studying.

 

[urbanjib]

I just had to guess my password 5 times to reply to this shit.

1) Youre in 10th grade. Youre 100 in programming isnt really much yet. If you want to get ahead for Comp Sci, go to codeacademy, udemy, w3school, and learn some other programming for free. Also has tuts on php, python, html5, etc. Youre intro course in UNIV will more than likely focus on learning to set up basic servers, linux systems, etc (depending on which college)

I was in the same track, but left, and just pursuing my certificates, and doing self-education (nice part of the tech industry is that experience is worth just as much as an degree)

2) Its not something you can just randomly stop. Its an addictive drug, and without being careful, you can easily become dependent on it.

There are FAR more sideffects then just 'sweating'. Some major ones include dehydration, and death. Like DO NOT work out when the drug is actively in your system.

Adverse effects of Concerta include abdominal pain, decreased appetite, headache, dry mouth, nausea, insomnia, anxiety, dizziness, weight loss, irritability, and hyperhidrosis. Chronic use of Concerta may lead to dependency. Severe depression may occur upon discontinuation of Concerta.

I always end up commenting on these threads specifically about ADHD medication just because of my past with them.

I started using them in 10th grade, and now at 22, have managed to keep completely clean for 8 months now. If youre not careful, and working with your doctor, this crap can consume you. I ended up going through 2 overdoses, along with severe weightloss (30-40 lbs in a month)

All I can tell you is to respect it, and be careful my man.

Also, id avoid selling it until college, just because it would be a narcotic charge if caught, (schedule 2 controlled substance)

Kids are always sketchy in highschool if something goes wrong, or gets caught

 

[Javascript]

says the kid in tenth grade who's been on this site for 4 months

Pretty sure I've already said it, this is my second account since mine got banned

 

[Javascript]

So fucking true.

-Random sweating from the palms is a big one for me, sometimes even feet. (and armpits)

-Makes me not feel the need to eat all day (and when you try its far from enjoyable)

-Shrivels up your dick/can make it difficult to get hard

-Toes/Fingers going numb or getting cold (due to the effect on blood flow)

-Very easy to get completely sidetracked for hours (what is happening right fuckin now)

-Can make you super dehydrated if you dont keep on drinking water

-Can effect sleep if timed poorly

-Need more and more to feel the "productive buzz" which eventually will completely disappear and may never return (some say this is just getting adjusted to the medication; to me that was the most beneficial and effective part of addy)

-If Im on it for an extended period I get an EXTREMELY bothersome to painful soreness/pain in the back of my neck (potentially from dehydration)

-If you smoke weed you can definitely create a co-dependance between the two substances, try to keep the two separate (seriously. sounds stupid I know)

I would dont take the medication daily. It will change you. Or if you do, dont take the massive load that the doc wants you on.

Experiment and find the right amount that keeps you awake/alert/attentive with some self control. Dont expect it to do all the work for you.

(fun little pro tip, if you have a hard time waking up in the morning, set an alarm 1hr-45 minutes before your actual wake up time and take your medication. You'll wake up ready to fucking roll. But make sure to eat! [Issue with this is if you do this every morning, it will be hell trying to get up without it])

sounds good, and the only actual side-effect I had was sweating a bunch for no reason at the end of the day and was pretty hard to go to sleep.

You realize everyone's body is different, and this is not the case for me. I don't really sweet, I do have to force myself to eat, and I am not a zombie after taking it.

this, people most likely take it a few days and their body doesn't like it and they feel like shit and get off it before they get used to it

recently got put on (Adderall XR and regular Adderall), and while it was rough for a few days, it has been great since. I have been trying to stay on the minimum dose, and I think that helps.

Positives:

Increased focus. I can keep up with notes in class, not fall asleep etc., and this has made my classes more interesting to me(rather than just show up, do hw, cram for test). More energy in general, I have been keeping my room/desk much more organized. Overall it just helps me keep up with everything in my life, I don't really put things on the back burner as much, which has bee great for me.

Negatives:

First few days, splitting headaches (water/aleve did nothing). These went away after roughly a week. Initially I was a little bit more irritable/I would get annoyed easily, especially with people being loud/talking when I am studying. I bring headphone so if it bothers me I can tune them out (and music helps). Had a little trouble sleeping at first, drinking/smoking can help, especially if you have had lots of coffee or something late, but I've been on it long enough now that I know how it will affect me and I tend to plan my doses accordingly. Last thing is appetite. Mine took a big dive at first. It still is lower than normal. I just try to eat breakfast now, before the XR's kick in (usually an hour for me). I used to not really eat breakfast, so this helps. Also, if I don't finish my lunch (say I have 1/2 a sandwich left) I will save it for mid/late afternoon when the XR's wear off. I also always have dinner before I take the regular Adderall at night. For me, going to the gym always makes me really hungry, and now i have more free time so I go to the gym more. One last thing that can help is drinking powered/gatorade/vitamin water (or even a soda). Aside from alcohol, I usually only drank milk/water/coffee (or occasionally red bull). Drinking sugary drinks can help get your calories up and give you a little more energy, plus I usually get thirsty/dry mouth from it (another negative I guess), so this helped for the first month or so and I will still do it as needed.

Just realized how long the negatives section looks, but a lot is on dealing with them. Hope this helps.

This, I realize this is the first week taking them. When I got home I crashed and woke up feeling like pretty shitty, and then it got better and I just went back to my normal self with a pretty bad head ache, I'm guessing this goes away.

Also, what about the weekends? I'm not taking them then, but will I feel better after a while on weekends of not taking it?

I didnt read this thread but this guy i work with said adhd is a myth and the guy who discovered it confessed that he made it up.

He's a dumb redneck tho so dont take his word for it. If you think the meds help take them, if you dont, dont.

What do you mean made up? whether or not he "made up" the term adhd people definitely have attention problems. I could see how it would possibly make a placebo effect for people learning about it, but what about those kids that are like 5 and can't focus, I don't think they've heard of ADHD before

 

[Javascript]

I just had to guess my password 5 times to reply to this shit.

1) Youre in 10th grade. Youre 100 in programming isnt really much yet. If you want to get ahead for Comp Sci, go to codeacademy, udemy, w3school, and learn some other programming for free. Also has tuts on php, python, html5, etc. Youre intro course in UNIV will more than likely focus on learning to set up basic servers, linux systems, etc (depending on which college)

I was in the same track, but left, and just pursuing my certificates, and doing self-education (nice part of the tech industry is that experience is worth just as much as an degree)

2) Its not something you can just randomly stop. Its an addictive drug, and without being careful, you can easily become dependent on it.

There are FAR more sideffects then just 'sweating'. Some major ones include dehydration, and death. Like DO NOT work out when the drug is actively in your system.

Adverse effects of Concerta include abdominal pain, decreased appetite, headache, dry mouth, nausea, insomnia, anxiety, dizziness, weight loss, irritability, and hyperhidrosis. Chronic use of Concerta may lead to dependency. Severe depression may occur upon discontinuation of Concerta.

I always end up commenting on these threads specifically about ADHD medication just because of my past with them.

I started using them in 10th grade, and now at 22, have managed to keep completely clean for 8 months now. If youre not careful, and working with your doctor, this crap can consume you. I ended up going through 2 overdoses, along with severe weightloss (30-40 lbs in a month)

All I can tell you is to respect it, and be careful my man.

Also, id avoid selling it until college, just because it would be a narcotic charge if caught, (schedule 2 controlled substance)

Kids are always sketchy in highschool if something goes wrong, or gets caught

Death when working out, can someone else confirm this?? I was in gym the other day and I became really hyper and ran a shit ton, I think I would've been told not to do that with a consequence of death

No matter what, I don't take it in the summer, there will be no way to get it, and hopefully I can survive the first week after finals in summer of withdrawals and feeling hungover.

And I'm not selling them in HS, for the reason of with drawals and fucking up the rest of my life with colleges.

 

[Rparr]

I don't remember very well, but when I used to do exhaustive research on drugs and their various toxicities, I found that all stimulants can be neurotoxic on a daily dose. But that shouldn't surprise anyone, did anyone actually think these drugs aren't bad for you?

 

[Javascript]

I don't remember very well, but when I used to do exhaustive research on drugs and their various toxicities, I found that all stimulants can be neurotoxic on a daily dose. But that shouldn't surprise anyone, did anyone actually think these drugs aren't bad for you?

with the millions of people using it, I'm sure it's safe for use for most of people

 

[Javascript]

lunch time and im forcing myself to eat a bag of chips

feel sort of more "zombie like" today, but honestly, beats doing nothing in work periods. I'm doing shit that's do next month not even thinking about doing it, just do it without the urge to go talk to friends. Mixed feelings too, feel so tired/lethargic but I still do everything without pain

 

[Phil-X-]

Physical activity is definitely effected by the medications, your heart is already working at like 30% over resting heart rate (totally made that number up) It is much easier to get exhausted (lower caloric intake, higher body temp, higher blood pressure, quicker dehydration)

Be very careful when working out or doing strenuous activity, exhaustion can strike very quickly. The "high" will provide a short term period of high physical function and then sharply decrease once real energy systems are supposed to kick in

 

[deleted5]

Physical activity is definitely effected by the medications, your heart is already working at like 30% over resting heart rate (totally made that number up) It is much easier to get exhausted (lower caloric intake, higher body temp, higher blood pressure, quicker dehydration)

Be very careful when working out or doing strenuous activity, exhaustion can strike very quickly. The "high" will provide a short term period of high physical function and then sharply decrease once real energy systems are supposed to kick in

You realize its bad when you are 65 to drink a red bull then go run you can die. When your 15 and take it and run you'll be fine, I've read a lot of case studies on the drugs, and everyone should know there a lot of inconclusive result for long time use because it hasn't been around long enough. Any prescription medication you use has side effects and some kind of effect on the body, you just have to weigh that with the opportunity cost of using the drug to solve your problem.

 

[MNS]

Yeah, i'm studying for the mcat, i've taken it like 10days straight and been going hard each day. I think i need a day soon to just not take it, chill out, and get it out of my system.

 

[Javascript]

Physical activity is definitely effected by the medications, your heart is already working at like 30% over resting heart rate (totally made that number up) It is much easier to get exhausted (lower caloric intake, higher body temp, higher blood pressure, quicker dehydration)

Be very careful when working out or doing strenuous activity, exhaustion can strike very quickly. The "high" will provide a short term period of high physical function and then sharply decrease once real energy systems are supposed to kick in

my friend told me it's about a week to get away from most of the side-effects ware off within a week or two, but damn if I get that crash/hangover at the end of the day that'll suck. I'm guessing people that try it bitch out within a couple days because they think they have to deal with the side-effects forever

right now typing this my knees are weak, palms are sweaty....mom's spaghetti. really though that's how I feel, all I want to do is work though for some reason, it's weird

 

[123+ski]

This, I realize this is the first week taking them. When I got home I crashed and woke up feeling like pretty shitty, and then it got better and I just went back to my normal self with a pretty bad head ache, I'm guessing this goes away.

Also, what about the weekends? I'm not taking them then, but will I feel better after a while on weekends of not taking it?

Ya, I take a low dose of instant release in the afternoons if I have work to help avoid a crash, sometimes 2 if I have a ton of work or a big test.

I don't take them on weekends and I feel fine. You do need to give it some time to get in a routine and figure out the right dosage though. My doctor started me on a low one to minimize side effects and then said I could bump it up if I need to (obviously not without discussing it with him).

 

[406]

lol java, why don't you program in a real environment dick wipe

 

[GayWolf420]

I just had to guess my password 5 times to reply to this shit.

1) Youre in 10th grade. Youre 100 in programming isnt really much yet. If you want to get ahead for Comp Sci, go to codeacademy, udemy, w3school, and learn some other programming for free. Also has tuts on php, python, html5, etc. Youre intro course in UNIV will more than likely focus on learning to set up basic servers, linux systems, etc (depending on which college)

I was in the same track, but left, and just pursuing my certificates, and doing self-education (nice part of the tech industry is that experience is worth just as much as an degree)

2) Its not something you can just randomly stop. Its an addictive drug, and without being careful, you can easily become dependent on it.

There are FAR more sideffects then just 'sweating'. Some major ones include dehydration, and death. Like DO NOT work out when the drug is actively in your system.

Adverse effects of Concerta include abdominal pain, decreased appetite, headache, dry mouth, nausea, insomnia, anxiety, dizziness, weight loss, irritability, and hyperhidrosis. Chronic use of Concerta may lead to dependency. Severe depression may occur upon discontinuation of Concerta.

I always end up commenting on these threads specifically about ADHD medication just because of my past with them.

I started using them in 10th grade, and now at 22, have managed to keep completely clean for 8 months now. If youre not careful, and working with your doctor, this crap can consume you. I ended up going through 2 overdoses, along with severe weightloss (30-40 lbs in a month)

All I can tell you is to respect it, and be careful my man.

Also, id avoid selling it until college, just because it would be a narcotic charge if caught, (schedule 2 controlled substance)

Kids are always sketchy in highschool if something goes wrong, or gets caught

was your weight loss due to not taking the drug? i just had a doctors appointment last week where i got my script refilled for the first time in probably 6 months and the dr said i lost almost 30 pounds. could of been due to my skiing habits, too.

 

[act.resist]

I am literally at a loss of words after reading this, this is one of the most moronic pointless posts I have ever seen on this website. You're quoting someone who's not a doctor, but a "redneck" and then you didn't go on Google and type it in to immediately find out you're wrong. Are you kidding me?

Thanks sir pointsouttheobviousalot.

The post wasnt meant to be taken seriously. Internet much?

 

[urbanjib]

was your weight loss due to not taking the drug? i just had a doctors appointment last week where i got my script refilled for the first time in probably 6 months and the dr said i lost almost 30 pounds. could of been due to my skiing habits, too.

It was due to an extreme addiction to it. It always caused me not to eat, made my food taste like ash, etc.

So for about a month, my diet consisted of a smoothie, and a power bar.

Also, to help with the crash, go to like CVS, and just buy some stims. The other option is like a redbull, or monster, but when I feel myself coming down, Id drink one of those to help with the effects.

 

[Top_Gun]

clinically diagnosed with adhd and it's my first day on it, in school.

Basically made this thread to see other's that take meds for add/adhd and how it effects them, and their stories of taking meds. I personally feel, just normal i guess, not hyper-active at all and I can finally focus and it feels great.

Been on basically everything out there, and apart from Ritalin, I think concerta is one of the worst. I would highly recommend vyvanse. I feel like I'm more myself on it, I eat, and it honestly is just a better experience. Also, less addictive the Addy or concerta. Talk to your talk about trying it if you ever have problems with concerta.

 

[boozer]

I take a 54 mg time release every school day. I don't feel jacked, I just feel not-tired and food is just a gross concept to me

 

[Top_Gun]

I take a 54 mg time release every school day. I don't feel jacked, I just feel not-tired and food is just a gross concept to me

This is the perfect way to explain it. Im gonna use this now haha

 

[spliff.Life]

Sometimes I can't focus either does this mean I have ADHD? How come I don't get meds?!

because your mind is strong and you dont have that option so you dont cop out like the child of a suburban soccer mom

 

[Javascript]

I take a 54 mg time release every school day. I don't feel jacked, I just feel not-tired and food is just a gross concept to me

i have 27mg atm.

 

[_MNice_]

I've got ADHD and narcolepsy and was prescribed 54mg of concerta at the start of the year. I believe it works a hell of a lot better than Adderall, but thats just my opinion. I used to get really jittery on Addies, but with concerta, it is really smooth and just overall a nice drug.

 

[Yeezus]

Ok "clinically diagnosed"... explain to me. How were you diagnosed? Simple survey you gave to your teacher?

-- The problem with ADD & ADHD these days is the over-diagnosis.

I have personally been on ADHD meds for four straight years now. I've taken my meds almost every single day ever since. For reference, I got them prescribed at your age, and now still take them as I'm going to enter my third year of college.

I've taken every adhd med you can think of. Concerta of all, is the weakest with the least side effects. Additionally, Concerta isn't really effective until about a week of using it. So the fact that it's working on the first day you've taken it, is probably just due to the placebo effect (in which case you do not have adhd but are just a teen).

What I take daily is 50MG's of Vyvanse in the morning and 20MG's of a QR Methylphenidate (Ritalin). For reference, I am 5'10" & 130lbs. So now just let me get into the side effects of having taken this combination for approximately 2 years now... Take note that these meds are amphetamine based. So if you want to make a correlation between ADHD meds & some sort of illegal drug.. then compare it to cocaine.

Even though it's not cocaine, it is similar. First off, my body has become physically addicted to these medications. The reason I must now take them every single day is because I have had a withdrawal last summer. It's not fun. Your body forgets how to function & you feel like shit. So now in order to be able to function, I need to take these meds. This sort of dependency is not good. Also, a side effect of these meds is loss of appetite and function. The reason I weight 130lbs is because I eat 1-2 meals a day, in which those aren't probably full meals. You end up getting super dehydrated also. & as for the function part, once in a while you'll feel a sense of euphoria kind of. It's difficult to explain but when it happens you'll know and it'll make you realize this shit is not a joke.

While the side effects and experience on these meds is subjective, know that it's not good to become dependent on this stuff especially as such a young age. While they do work their magic, I bet that by age 30 I'll probably have liver failure or something as a result of these meds.

 

[Yeezus]

& as someone said above: Side effects can get bad. You get major shrinkage and while on them don't even expect Rachel Starr to get you hard bc that will not happen.

 

[SFB]

OP is really killing it in this thread. keep it up OP

 

[boozer]

i have 27mg atm.

I started out with 27mg but after a while you start feeling the side effects outweigh the benefits and your tolerance builds. within 4 years I went from 27 to 36, to 45 now I'm at a comfortable 54. My doctor told me about a kid who was 3 years younger than me and smaller than me who took 108mg every morning because he had built such a strong tolerance.

 

[Wallisch_pl]

Ok "clinically diagnosed"... explain to me. How were you diagnosed? Simple survey you gave to your teacher?

-- The problem with ADD & ADHD these days is the over-diagnosis.

I have personally been on ADHD meds for four straight years now. I've taken my meds almost every single day ever since. For reference, I got them prescribed at your age, and now still take them as I'm going to enter my third year of college.

I've taken every adhd med you can think of. Concerta of all, is the weakest with the least side effects. Additionally, Concerta isn't really effective until about a week of using it. So the fact that it's working on the first day you've taken it, is probably just due to the placebo effect (in which case you do not have adhd but are just a teen).

What I take daily is 50MG's of Vyvanse in the morning and 20MG's of a QR Methylphenidate (Ritalin). For reference, I am 5'10" & 130lbs. So now just let me get into the side effects of having taken this combination for approximately 2 years now... Take note that these meds are amphetamine based. So if you want to make a correlation between ADHD meds & some sort of illegal drug.. then compare it to cocaine.

Even though it's not cocaine, it is similar. First off, my body has become physically addicted to these medications. The reason I must now take them every single day is because I have had a withdrawal last summer. It's not fun. Your body forgets how to function & you feel like shit. So now in order to be able to function, I need to take these meds. This sort of dependency is not good. Also, a side effect of these meds is loss of appetite and function. The reason I weight 130lbs is because I eat 1-2 meals a day, in which those aren't probably full meals. You end up getting super dehydrated also. & as for the function part, once in a while you'll feel a sense of euphoria kind of. It's difficult to explain but when it happens you'll know and it'll make you realize this shit is not a joke.

While the side effects and experience on these meds is subjective, know that it's not good to become dependent on this stuff especially as such a young age. While they do work their magic, I bet that by age 30 I'll probably have liver failure or something as a result of these meds.

Alright I know this thread is old but I'm just laughing so hard. You must be so smart that you know what a clinical disease is

 

[Yeezus]

Alright I know this thread is old but I'm just laughing so hard. You must be so smart that you know what a clinical disease is

I didn't know it was old bc I didn't read the date... & laugh on, laugh on.

 

[Wallisch_pl]

I didn't know it was old bc I didn't read the date... & laugh on, laugh on.

Also why the hell do you think he'll have the same exact side effects? That's not how it works

 

[acualywasdolan]

Ok "clinically diagnosed"... explain to me. How were you diagnosed? Simple survey you gave to your teacher?

-- The problem with ADD & ADHD these days is the over-diagnosis.

I have personally been on ADHD meds for four straight years now. I've taken my meds almost every single day ever since. For reference, I got them prescribed at your age, and now still take them as I'm going to enter my third year of college.

I've taken every adhd med you can think of. Concerta of all, is the weakest with the least side effects. Additionally, Concerta isn't really effective until about a week of using it. So the fact that it's working on the first day you've taken it, is probably just due to the placebo effect (in which case you do not have adhd but are just a teen).

What I take daily is 50MG's of Vyvanse in the morning and 20MG's of a QR Methylphenidate (Ritalin). For reference, I am 5'10" & 130lbs. So now just let me get into the side effects of having taken this combination for approximately 2 years now... Take note that these meds are amphetamine based. So if you want to make a correlation between ADHD meds & some sort of illegal drug.. then compare it to cocaine.

Even though it's not cocaine, it is similar. First off, my body has become physically addicted to these medications. The reason I must now take them every single day is because I have had a withdrawal last summer. It's not fun. Your body forgets how to function & you feel like shit. So now in order to be able to function, I need to take these meds. This sort of dependency is not good. Also, a side effect of these meds is loss of appetite and function. The reason I weight 130lbs is because I eat 1-2 meals a day, in which those aren't probably full meals. You end up getting super dehydrated also. & as for the function part, once in a while you'll feel a sense of euphoria kind of. It's difficult to explain but when it happens you'll know and it'll make you realize this shit is not a joke.

While the side effects and experience on these meds is subjective, know that it's not good to become dependent on this stuff especially as such a young age. While they do work their magic, I bet that by age 30 I'll probably have liver failure or something as a result of these meds.

Nothing wrong with dependancy bro, as long as you maintain your doses.

R

 

[Wallisch_pl]

Ok "clinically diagnosed"... explain to me. How were you diagnosed? Simple survey you gave to your teacher?

-- The problem with ADD & ADHD these days is the over-diagnosis.

I have personally been on ADHD meds for four straight years now. I've taken my meds almost every single day ever since. For reference, I got them prescribed at your age, and now still take them as I'm going to enter my third year of college.

I've taken every adhd med you can think of. Concerta of all, is the weakest with the least side effects. Additionally, Concerta isn't really effective until about a week of using it. So the fact that it's working on the first day you've taken it, is probably just due to the placebo effect (in which case you do not have adhd but are just a teen).

What I take daily is 50MG's of Vyvanse in the morning and 20MG's of a QR Methylphenidate (Ritalin). For reference, I am 5'10" & 130lbs. So now just let me get into the side effects of having taken this combination for approximately 2 years now... Take note that these meds are amphetamine based. So if you want to make a correlation between ADHD meds & some sort of illegal drug.. then compare it to cocaine.

Even though it's not cocaine, it is similar. First off, my body has become physically addicted to these medications. The reason I must now take them every single day is because I have had a withdrawal last summer. It's not fun. Your body forgets how to function & you feel like shit. So now in order to be able to function, I need to take these meds. This sort of dependency is not good. Also, a side effect of these meds is loss of appetite and function. The reason I weight 130lbs is because I eat 1-2 meals a day, in which those aren't probably full meals. You end up getting super dehydrated also. & as for the function part, once in a while you'll feel a sense of euphoria kind of. It's difficult to explain but when it happens you'll know and it'll make you realize this shit is not a joke.

While the side effects and experience on these meds is subjective, know that it's not good to become dependent on this stuff especially as such a young age. While they do work their magic, I bet that by age 30 I'll probably have liver failure or something as a result of these meds.

I personally don't take Concerta, but have been on 54mg of addy for 3 years.

Yes, I have withdrawals in the beginning of the summer, but you fucking get over it. You think drug addicts just go, well fuck it, I need more and I'm not stopping. It's basically like getting a cold, and it takes like a week to get over, bitch

 

[deleted5]

Ok "clinically diagnosed"... explain to me. How were you diagnosed? Simple survey you gave to your teacher?

-- The problem with ADD & ADHD these days is the over-diagnosis.

What do you think clinically diagnosed means?

 

[Yeezus]

Also why the hell do you think he'll have the same exact side effects? That's not how it works

read a bit further down. I said side effects are subjective.

I personally don't take Concerta, but have been on 54mg of addy for 3 years.

Yes, I have withdrawals in the beginning of the summer, but you fucking get over it. You think drug addicts just go, well fuck it, I need more and I'm not stopping. It's basically like getting a cold, and it takes like a week to get over, bitch

I'd rather take my meds than go through withdrawals again...

What do you think clinically diagnosed means?

I'm very aware as to what clinically diagnosed means. I was asking him how they went about determining he has adhd; whether through a simple survey or another method (as for there are other methods for diagnosis that would be considered clinical).

 

[deleted5]

I'm very aware as to what clinically diagnosed means. I was asking him how they went about determining he has adhd; whether through a simple survey or another method (as for there are other methods for diagnosis that would be considered clinical).

"Simple survey you gave to your teacher?" is not what that means.

 

[scandy101]

So you're a teenage male and you have trouble sitting in a classroom staring at and writing on a piece of paper all day? I bet you find it hard to sit on your ass and listen to someone speak about something of no relevance to you for hours on end too? Man you definitely got a problem.

But srsly, if you aren't distracted or don't have trouble paying attention in school, you're a fucking freak. Teenage boys aren't meant to be sitting inside staying quiet, paying attention to lectures and shit all day. I'm sorry you've been lead to believe they are.

Your a fucking normal dude, you don't have ADHD. Use your disinterest in the useless mindless crap they teach you in HS, and your interest in whatever it is that your into to your advantage. Meds will kill your potential and turn you into another boring bland sheep.

 

[Javascript]

So you're a teenage male and you have trouble sitting in a classroom staring at and writing on a piece of paper all day? I bet you find it hard to sit on your ass and listen to someone speak about something of no relevance to you for hours on end too? Man you definitely got a problem.

But srsly, if you aren't distracted or don't have trouble paying attention in school, you're a fucking freak. Teenage boys aren't meant to be sitting inside staying quiet, paying attention to lectures and shit all day. I'm sorry you've been lead to believe they are.

Your a fucking normal dude, you don't have ADHD. Use your disinterest in the useless mindless crap they teach you in HS, and your interest in whatever it is that your into to your advantage. Meds will kill your potential and turn you into another boring bland sheep.

Thanks , doc, your words were so inspirational. Again, I was asking for people that actually have a clue what they're talking about, not the people like: "naw they make u sheep and zombie". Your opinion is irrelevant

 

[Download-My-Apps]

So you're a teenage male and you have trouble sitting in a classroom staring at and writing on a piece of paper all day? I bet you find it hard to sit on your ass and listen to someone speak about something of no relevance to you for hours on end too? Man you definitely got a problem.

But srsly, if you aren't distracted or don't have trouble paying attention in school, you're a fucking freak. Teenage boys aren't meant to be sitting inside staying quiet, paying attention to lectures and shit all day. I'm sorry you've been lead to believe they are.

Your a fucking normal dude, you don't have ADHD. Use your disinterest in the useless mindless crap they teach you in HS, and your interest in whatever it is that your into to your advantage. Meds will kill your potential and turn you into another boring bland sheep.

I get what you're saying.It is over diagnosed, but for some its not that simple.

I have worked with some children with severe behaviour problems with ADHD, and when they don't take their med they are so impulsive that it honestly ruins them.

Myself, I have ADHD. Done by a 6hr psychological assessment, not just a form by a GP or teacher. I for the most part try and limit my med use, unless I am driving for longer than 30mins or have to get shit done. Sometimes I question if should continue taking them, but I have seen countless benefits in my organization, focus and productivity.

 

[Javascript]

I get what you're saying.It is over diagnosed, but for some its not that simple.

I have worked with some children with severe behaviour problems with ADHD, and when they don't take their med they are so impulsive that it honestly ruins them.

Myself, I have ADHD. Done by a 6hr psychological assessment, not just a form by a GP or teacher. I for the most part try and limit my med use, unless I am driving for longer than 30mins or have to get shit done. Sometimes I question if should continue taking them, but I have seen countless benefits in my organization, focus and productivity.

This

 

[Javascript]

Alright so concerta is great, now since some bullshit tomorrow I have to take Ritalin. the thing is, i have to take 1 and A HALF...twice a day. so i need to cut up a pill and then do it again half day.

How is Ritalin ~ Concerta? I hope it's basically the same thing, i mean it's ingredient is the same but

also i was taking 27mg concerta at the begining of the day, these new pills are 10, and half is 5, so 30mg total a day

 

[infedel_one]

Alright I know this thread is old but I'm just laughing so hard. You must be so smart that you know what a clinical disease is

Its a week old you fuck. honestly Im glad I dont have ADHD or really fux with the meds even to study. Sounds like you all have a great time on em (sarcasm)

 

[infedel_one]

Alright so concerta is great, now since some bullshit tomorrow I have to take Ritalin. the thing is, i have to take 1 and A HALF...twice a day. so i need to cut up a pill and then do it again half day.

How is Ritalin ~ Concerta? I hope it's basically the same thing, i mean it's ingredient is the same but

also i was taking 27mg concerta at the begining of the day, these new pills are 10, and half is 5, so 30mg total a day

Why are you switching meds after two weeks?

 

[bfulmer]

I swear everyone on ns has gotten fucking stupider and stupider, this doesn't even make sense

"stupider"

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[GayWolf420]

Its a week old you fuck. honestly Im glad I dont have ADHD or really fux with the meds even to study. Sounds like you all have a great time on em (sarcasm)

eh its not too bad, like i dont start freaking out if i go a day without meds, ive taught myself to focus both on and off meds, so i never really get withdraws at all.

 

[deleted5]

Stupider is a word you boring twat.

Your just not smartaer than him.

 

[Download-My-Apps]

Alright so concerta is great, now since some bullshit tomorrow I have to take Ritalin. the thing is, i have to take 1 and A HALF...twice a day. so i need to cut up a pill and then do it again half day.

How is Ritalin ~ Concerta? I hope it's basically the same thing, i mean it's ingredient is the same but

also i was taking 27mg concerta at the begining of the day, these new pills are 10, and half is 5, so 30mg total a day

I took ritalin for a few years. Its a pain in the ass having to time your dosage in 4-6 hour windows. I also found the crash inbetween made me a bit more moody.

Adderall is much easier, one pill, helped me maintain a baseline.

As for summers without out the meds and having withdrawal.I have never found it that bad, I don't take my meds 7 days a week so I haven't developed that much of a dependency.

 

[Javascript]

No one really answered my q

Is Ritalin ~ Concerta? Besides the fact you have to take them at different times? Like the same high

Addition, basically I only got a 7 day supply of Concerta out of pocket payed, because insurance wouldn't approve it fast. Then we realized that school is almost up and we need to look at something to see if there's a change, so hopefully if I do keep up taking these meds, I can eventually go back to Concerta

 

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No one really answered my q

Is Ritalin ~ Concerta? Besides the fact you have to take them at different times? Like the same high

Addition, basically I only got a 7 day supply of Concerta out of pocket payed, because insurance wouldn't approve it fast. Then we realized that school is almost up and we need to look at something to see if there's a change, so hopefully if I do keep up taking these meds, I can eventually go back to Concerta

I believe they are more or less the same, one is slow release where as the other is fast. Ritalin you might have a crash.