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What you mean is all aspects of their life, but it isn't necessarily present for a person's entire lifespan.
Well, yes. But I also doubt there is a certain age at which it definitely gets "switched off," like menopause, and every person no longer needs medication at that point. If OP is still having symptoms, then it's foolish to assume those symptoms don't matter just because they no longer interfere with work and school. They interfere with other things, too, and those aspects of OP's life and wellbeing are also important.
OP's at the point where the medication may have adverse effects on their health that may outweigh the benefits, but that doesn't mean going off the meds wouldn't have consequences or that OP doesn't have a right to think about those consequences.
Well, yes. But I also doubt there is a certain age at which it definitely gets "switched off," like menopause, and every person no longer needs medication at that point. If OP is still having symptoms, then it's foolish to assume those symptoms don't matter just because they no longer interfere with work and school. They interfere with other things, too, and those aspects of OP's life and wellbeing are also important.
OP's at the point where the medication may have adverse effects on their health that may outweigh the benefits, but that doesn't mean going off the meds wouldn't have consequences or that OP doesn't have a right to think about those consequences.
Right and that's frequently the case with psych meds. Someday they may not work or might interfere with other meds or might become a health risk...
Right and that's frequently the case with psych meds. Someday they may not work or might interfere with other meds or might become a health risk...
But that has nothing to do with the post I replied to, where the person asked why OP could possibly still need medication since they're no longer working.
After taking adderall for over 20 years I am now faced with having to stop. My doctor retired and the new doctor thinks at my age (70) I could have heart trouble develop from it and wants to stop the medication. I am very afraid that things wont out well for me .I have diabetes also and suffer from extreme fatigue associated with it. Any ideas? thanks
I have unmedicated ADD. I have often thought about trying stimulants, but I'm 58 and a health care worker, and I too was concerned about the effects of stimulants on my heart over time. It can't be good. But on the other hand, I self-medicate such as drinking excessive coffee, so my heart is being artificially stimulated and working hard anyway. Not as much though as with Adderall I suppose. I also had some addiction issues in the past as a teen/early 20's, with recreational stimulants, so that's another reason I was hesitant to try them as an adult.
I did try Straterra before. It seemed to help with some things but not others. But you can certainly try that, it is a non-stimulant ADD medication.
Exercise helps with mood, but not the symptoms of my ADD. I used to be a gym rat and also did yoga and tai chi. Worked well for feeling calmer but it's not going to improve focus or memory or keep me from feeling mentally paralyzed.
Exercise helps with mood, but not the symptoms of my ADD. I used to be a gym rat and also did yoga and tai chi. Worked well for feeling calmer but it's not going to improve focus or memory or keep me from feeling mentally paralyzed.
Well, it hasn't worked all that well for me, lol. Not enough to make up for not being medicated in any case. It does make my mood better, though. I definitely feel the difference if I don't do it for awhile.
I have unmedicated ADD. I have often thought about trying stimulants, but I'm 58 and a health care worker, and I too was concerned about the effects of stimulants on my heart over time. It can't be good. But on the other hand, I self-medicate such as drinking excessive coffee, so my heart is being artificially stimulated and working hard anyway. Not as much though as with Adderall I suppose. I also had some addiction issues in the past as a teen/early 20's, with recreational stimulants, so that's another reason I was hesitant to try them as an adult.
I did try Straterra before. It seemed to help with some things but not others. But you can certainly try that, it is a non-stimulant ADD medication.
Exercise helps with mood, but not the symptoms of my ADD. I used to be a gym rat and also did yoga and tai chi. Worked well for feeling calmer but it's not going to improve focus or memory or keep me from feeling mentally paralyzed.
I also have ADD (without the hyperactivity part), I'm more of a daydreamer than someone who's bouncing off the walls and talking all the time. When I was in my late 20s I tried Adderal for a couple of months (I'm 41 now), and that stuff made me so fidgety like I was on meth or something, so I stopped taking it. I remember the day after I stopped taking it I suddenly felt like I was in major depression, just a feeling of doom and gloom.
I also have ADD (without the hyperactivity part), I'm more of a daydreamer than someone who's bouncing off the walls and talking all the time. When I was in my late 20s I tried Adderal for a couple of months (I'm 41 now), and that stuff made me so fidgety like I was on meth or something, so I stopped taking it. I remember the day after I stopped taking it I suddenly felt like I was in major depression, just a feeling of doom and gloom.
After that I decided I'll just deal with my ADD.
Yes me too, but I hate that even simple things are a struggle. I would love to feel "normal".
interesting of what you experienced with your add. Never thought of different stimulant type.
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