Mynameisphil
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Does it actually help you? How long have you been on your prescription and what do you take? Does it stop helping you after a while?
I have been struggling for a few years with issues.
Bad brain fog
Memory problems
Unable to focus for more than a few minutes or seconds Anxiety
Mild to medium depression
Fatigue and less motivation to do things
Some more but I can't rememebr/not relevant.
I tried to fix my issues by completely quitting all drugs and working on my diet and taking some vitamins. I was sober for about 1.5-2 years but it didn't help and there was no improvement.
Eventually I found my way back to drugs (weed, alcohol, Kratom being the most used) and my situation is worse now, and my anxiety is at the point where all day it's hard for me to breath or catch my breath. I have no interest in school.
I come from a family where my parents do not like medicine and try to do everything hollistic. I tried that route but nothing changed. It's still how I was raised though, and maybe some stories of your situations could help me change my mind about prescription medications
Now that you have the backstory, will being medicated help me? In the last few days I tried adderall for the first time. The first time I took 40 mg over a couple of hours, and while it was fun and euphoric, it wasn't too great at helping me and made me over emotional. BUT
TODAY I took about 15-20 mg of adderall at around 11:45 AM and everything was great. Mind you this adderall is IR and I only felt better for 2-3 hours before my anxiety and other symptoms creeped back.
I finally felt somewhat clear-headed for the first time in YEARS. I could feel my thoughts connecting better and I was able to process details and my thoughts faster and more efficient. It didn't feel like my head was all clutter. My anxiety went away and I was suprised but adderall actually RELAXED me and I could breath normally again. I felt like how I feel I should normally be like. Happy, motivated, awake and wanting to learn and be successfull in life. The urge to do other drugs was completely gone, and I was able to enjoy being alive. Went away after 2-3 hours though
Should I try to see a psychiatrist and attempt to finally medicate my disorder? Im tired of using drugs recreationally everyday and I want to get my life back on track. Im 20 and in my junior year of college.
Also is this a permanent solution? Or will medication stop helping me after a few weeks/months/years and I'll wind up even more depressed and fucked up. Im tired of being in a blur and I want to try and be happy and function better. Im really smart, but I just don't think I can do it without help anymore.
If you need any more information just ask.
Also what side effects, if any did you have? Did they outweigh the pros?
I have been struggling for a few years with issues.
Bad brain fog
Memory problems
Unable to focus for more than a few minutes or seconds Anxiety
Mild to medium depression
Fatigue and less motivation to do things
Some more but I can't rememebr/not relevant.
I tried to fix my issues by completely quitting all drugs and working on my diet and taking some vitamins. I was sober for about 1.5-2 years but it didn't help and there was no improvement.
Eventually I found my way back to drugs (weed, alcohol, Kratom being the most used) and my situation is worse now, and my anxiety is at the point where all day it's hard for me to breath or catch my breath. I have no interest in school.
I come from a family where my parents do not like medicine and try to do everything hollistic. I tried that route but nothing changed. It's still how I was raised though, and maybe some stories of your situations could help me change my mind about prescription medications
Now that you have the backstory, will being medicated help me? In the last few days I tried adderall for the first time. The first time I took 40 mg over a couple of hours, and while it was fun and euphoric, it wasn't too great at helping me and made me over emotional. BUT
TODAY I took about 15-20 mg of adderall at around 11:45 AM and everything was great. Mind you this adderall is IR and I only felt better for 2-3 hours before my anxiety and other symptoms creeped back.
I finally felt somewhat clear-headed for the first time in YEARS. I could feel my thoughts connecting better and I was able to process details and my thoughts faster and more efficient. It didn't feel like my head was all clutter. My anxiety went away and I was suprised but adderall actually RELAXED me and I could breath normally again. I felt like how I feel I should normally be like. Happy, motivated, awake and wanting to learn and be successfull in life. The urge to do other drugs was completely gone, and I was able to enjoy being alive. Went away after 2-3 hours though
Should I try to see a psychiatrist and attempt to finally medicate my disorder? Im tired of using drugs recreationally everyday and I want to get my life back on track. Im 20 and in my junior year of college.
Also is this a permanent solution? Or will medication stop helping me after a few weeks/months/years and I'll wind up even more depressed and fucked up. Im tired of being in a blur and I want to try and be happy and function better. Im really smart, but I just don't think I can do it without help anymore.
If you need any more information just ask.
Also what side effects, if any did you have? Did they outweigh the pros?
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