unicornboys
Greenlighter
- Joined
- Jun 4, 2015
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Hey guys,
This is my first post so allow me to apologize if I break any etiquette, I'm still learning. I joined BL because I decided that I finally needed some experienced advice on my situation so here we go:
I was diagnosed with ADHD 6 years ago while I was a Sophomore in high school. I have taken Ritalin, Concerta, Vyvanse, Adderall IR, Adderall XR, and Strattera in a clinical setting. I have found that Adderall IR 20 mg works best for controlling my symptoms and I have been prescribed it twice a day. I have been taking it now for a month and feel that I need a third dose in order for it to work the full time I need it to (I work an internship, am an entrepreneur, and an engineering student). I am worried that my doctor will think I am abusing the Adderall if I bluntly ask for an increase in dosage at my next appointment (I do not take it recreationally), and I know that I really do need it for symptom control.
Further complicating this situation, I have recently been prescribed Xanax 0.5mg twice a day for panic disorder by my PCP which has been absolutely life changing and has very greatly improved my quality of life in every aspect. I feel very self conscious being prescribed both of these medications that are commonly abused and stigmatize and do not know how to talk to my doctor about increasing my dosage as I am terrified of being accused of abusing my medication (which I unfortunately really do need medically).
I will not lie to you, I have smoked marijuana in my past (when I was 17ish), have taken more than my prescribed Adderall dose on 3 occasions, enjoy alcohol occasionally, and have come from a broken family where my mother was addicted clinically to heroin, hydrocodone, oxycodone, cocaine, Ativan, and Ambien for 14 years. I have no intention of abusing any of my medication as it truly improves my quality of life. If anyone at all could provide me with any input of advice it would mean the world to me. Thank you guys for what you do; many people just see drug users, but I see a community of people who are actively helping each other stay safe both mentally and physically. I feel very alone as I am trying to get this figured out so any help whatsoever would be greatly appreciated. I feel like I can't talk to anybody without being stigmatized and I'm very worried. Thanks so much.
P.S. If you have any advice but need to know more about me, feel free to PM me. Thanks.
This is my first post so allow me to apologize if I break any etiquette, I'm still learning. I joined BL because I decided that I finally needed some experienced advice on my situation so here we go:
I was diagnosed with ADHD 6 years ago while I was a Sophomore in high school. I have taken Ritalin, Concerta, Vyvanse, Adderall IR, Adderall XR, and Strattera in a clinical setting. I have found that Adderall IR 20 mg works best for controlling my symptoms and I have been prescribed it twice a day. I have been taking it now for a month and feel that I need a third dose in order for it to work the full time I need it to (I work an internship, am an entrepreneur, and an engineering student). I am worried that my doctor will think I am abusing the Adderall if I bluntly ask for an increase in dosage at my next appointment (I do not take it recreationally), and I know that I really do need it for symptom control.
Further complicating this situation, I have recently been prescribed Xanax 0.5mg twice a day for panic disorder by my PCP which has been absolutely life changing and has very greatly improved my quality of life in every aspect. I feel very self conscious being prescribed both of these medications that are commonly abused and stigmatize and do not know how to talk to my doctor about increasing my dosage as I am terrified of being accused of abusing my medication (which I unfortunately really do need medically).
I will not lie to you, I have smoked marijuana in my past (when I was 17ish), have taken more than my prescribed Adderall dose on 3 occasions, enjoy alcohol occasionally, and have come from a broken family where my mother was addicted clinically to heroin, hydrocodone, oxycodone, cocaine, Ativan, and Ambien for 14 years. I have no intention of abusing any of my medication as it truly improves my quality of life. If anyone at all could provide me with any input of advice it would mean the world to me. Thank you guys for what you do; many people just see drug users, but I see a community of people who are actively helping each other stay safe both mentally and physically. I feel very alone as I am trying to get this figured out so any help whatsoever would be greatly appreciated. I feel like I can't talk to anybody without being stigmatized and I'm very worried. Thanks so much.
P.S. If you have any advice but need to know more about me, feel free to PM me. Thanks.