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missys Posts: 1
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i am six months sober and struggling with my meds. i take adderall xr 20 mil. a day. i have had add since i was a kid and as an 28 year old adult i know i need to take this medicine. however i have a struggle with not taking more then im supposed to i dont want to i have before and its so hard not to. my normal dose is right for me and i only want that but the temptation is so powerful its clouding my recovery. please if someone understands or has suggestions please help me
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AndysCandi
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I totally get what you are going through. I am a recovering alcoholic and have very severe anxiety. The only problem is....the only thing that fixes that are opiates. Such as xanax, clonopin, valium. The temptation is so hard when your body gets used to the normal dosage and then the feeling of peace when you take more and more. Withdrawl is killer and I mean that in the worst possible way. I felt like I was DYING when I withdrawled from these substances. Is there anything else you can take besides aderall? What is aderall used for??? I'm not sure what that is? I'm here if you want to talk- Hugz, Ange |
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Frenchie Posts: 1872
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Missys, I took Adderall, ritalin, for Add for 9 years, and my Dr. will not let me have it anymore because it is addicting...after all it is a LEGAL SPEED.....now there are other ADD ADHD meds out that you can take...have you tried or could you ask you doc for CONCERTA? {{{{{{ hugz to all}}}}}
Life is a mystery. It is a gift.
Don't dare miss even a moment of it.
Yesterday was a lesson, today is a prayer,
Tomorrow would mean nothing,
If I can't find you there !
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I AM NOT CERTIFIED TO GIVE ADVICE ON PERSCRIPTION MEDICATION OR TO TELL A PATIENT WHAT TO DO FOR THEIR AILMENTS. HOWEVER AS A CAREGIVER AND YOUR FRIEND...I MAY TELL YOU WHAT MEDS I TAKE AND/OR WHAT I DO FOR THIS OR THAT AILMENT. IT'S ALWAYS BEST TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR, OR PHARMACIST FOR THE BEST AND SAFEST ADVICE!~be well~ and know that somebody cares! (( and in alot of cases: "been there-done that" )) My love, Frenchie
MEDICATIONS I TAKE FOR FIBROMYALGIA, BIPOLAR, ANXIETY, GERD, ADD, NARCOLEPSY and HIGH BP
LYRICA / 3 A DAY
GEODONE/ 2 A DAY
SEROQUEL XR / 1 AT BEDTIME
NUVIGIL / 2 A DAY
NEXIUM 1 A DAY
BUSPAR 15 MG / 4 A DAY
ZOLOFT / 1 A DAY
VERAPAMIL ( Calan ) / 240 / 1 A DAY
( by the way...for those dragging their wagon and beat on their feet...lost in a Fibro-Fog....
TRY " FOG-LIFTER" coffee by Millstone! *grin*) |
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Frenchie Posts: 1872
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ALso...Strattera...another option. I'm sorry you are going through this dear, I hope your doc can find a way to care for your needs concerning ADD...but I will tell you...most Docs will not give you anything once they know you are an addict, Mine won't even address the subject..and really I can't blame him. I was crushing and snorting the ritalin 40mg to get buzzed for the day...as I ought chronic fatigue with my FMS, I did this secretely until it led to COCAINE. I am glad they stripped me of my ADD med..cold turkey. I was angry at first, but once I got serious about my sobriety...I was glad they did. I wish the best for you Missy {{{{{{ hugz to all}}}}}
Life is a mystery. It is a gift.
Don't dare miss even a moment of it.
Yesterday was a lesson, today is a prayer,
Tomorrow would mean nothing,
If I can't find you there !
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I AM NOT CERTIFIED TO GIVE ADVICE ON PERSCRIPTION MEDICATION OR TO TELL A PATIENT WHAT TO DO FOR THEIR AILMENTS. HOWEVER AS A CAREGIVER AND YOUR FRIEND...I MAY TELL YOU WHAT MEDS I TAKE AND/OR WHAT I DO FOR THIS OR THAT AILMENT. IT'S ALWAYS BEST TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR, OR PHARMACIST FOR THE BEST AND SAFEST ADVICE!~be well~ and know that somebody cares! (( and in alot of cases: "been there-done that" )) My love, Frenchie
MEDICATIONS I TAKE FOR FIBROMYALGIA, BIPOLAR, ANXIETY, GERD, ADD, NARCOLEPSY and HIGH BP
LYRICA / 3 A DAY
GEODONE/ 2 A DAY
SEROQUEL XR / 1 AT BEDTIME
NUVIGIL / 2 A DAY
NEXIUM 1 A DAY
BUSPAR 15 MG / 4 A DAY
ZOLOFT / 1 A DAY
VERAPAMIL ( Calan ) / 240 / 1 A DAY
( by the way...for those dragging their wagon and beat on their feet...lost in a Fibro-Fog....
TRY " FOG-LIFTER" coffee by Millstone! *grin*) |
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jsrdrnr Posts: 1928
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OH my, I understand but not b/c I am on antianxiety meds, though I need to be. My problem is that I suffer from a great deal of pain and the drug most commonly prescribed is vicodin and flexeril. Well, these work okay for the pain and muscle cramps but they are also addictive and quite good at "getting high" on. I try to fight through the pain. I cannot imagine what I would do if I had to take the opies every day. That would be very hard for me. Know that we are here to help if we can. My best day is worse than the worst day you have ever imagined. |
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Frenchie Posts: 1872
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The least addictive of those you mentioned is the Flexaril...it's about the mildest muscle relaxer there is. We must have a big difference in our chemistries jsrdrnr, I could take 5-7 of those and STILL feel nothing. But then again...I stayed on LORTAB10 and SOMA'S at 110pills a month..for 8 years straight..my tolerances to pain killers and muscle relaxers are quite high...it would be cheaper as an addict for me to buy the cocaine than the pills because of that...thank God those days are way over,,but that's just a "for instance" comment. That's why after doing the Ritalin for a little over 9 years...was not enough anymore so I looked for another way to get high..and I tried and was immediately addicted to..Cocaine. {{{{{{ hugz to all}}}}}
Life is a mystery. It is a gift.
Don't dare miss even a moment of it.
Yesterday was a lesson, today is a prayer,
Tomorrow would mean nothing,
If I can't find you there !
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I AM NOT CERTIFIED TO GIVE ADVICE ON PERSCRIPTION MEDICATION OR TO TELL A PATIENT WHAT TO DO FOR THEIR AILMENTS. HOWEVER AS A CAREGIVER AND YOUR FRIEND...I MAY TELL YOU WHAT MEDS I TAKE AND/OR WHAT I DO FOR THIS OR THAT AILMENT. IT'S ALWAYS BEST TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR, OR PHARMACIST FOR THE BEST AND SAFEST ADVICE!~be well~ and know that somebody cares! (( and in alot of cases: "been there-done that" )) My love, Frenchie
MEDICATIONS I TAKE FOR FIBROMYALGIA, BIPOLAR, ANXIETY, GERD, ADD, NARCOLEPSY and HIGH BP
LYRICA / 3 A DAY
GEODONE/ 2 A DAY
SEROQUEL XR / 1 AT BEDTIME
NUVIGIL / 2 A DAY
NEXIUM 1 A DAY
BUSPAR 15 MG / 4 A DAY
ZOLOFT / 1 A DAY
VERAPAMIL ( Calan ) / 240 / 1 A DAY
( by the way...for those dragging their wagon and beat on their feet...lost in a Fibro-Fog....
TRY " FOG-LIFTER" coffee by Millstone! *grin*) |
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jsrdrnr Posts: 1928
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True enough...I had been clean from all drugs for quite a while and have recently gone back to them after an injury. It is not so much that the flexeril is so addictive as that is produces a relaxation effect of sorts. However, you have to realize that this is abuse I am talking about here...I am taking quite a few flexerils, with quite a few vicodins along with benadryls and sometimes alcohol on top of that and anything else I can find that I think may knock out pain (emotionally and physically). It is all relative though. My best day is worse than the worst day you have ever imagined. |
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Frenchie Posts: 1872
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You have a very good point,there..jsrdrnr...and I can see where you are coming from. You are right....you really are. thanks!!!!!!!  {{{{{{ hugz to all}}}}}
Life is a mystery. It is a gift.
Don't dare miss even a moment of it.
Yesterday was a lesson, today is a prayer,
Tomorrow would mean nothing,
If I can't find you there !
**********************************************
I AM NOT CERTIFIED TO GIVE ADVICE ON PERSCRIPTION MEDICATION OR TO TELL A PATIENT WHAT TO DO FOR THEIR AILMENTS. HOWEVER AS A CAREGIVER AND YOUR FRIEND...I MAY TELL YOU WHAT MEDS I TAKE AND/OR WHAT I DO FOR THIS OR THAT AILMENT. IT'S ALWAYS BEST TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR, OR PHARMACIST FOR THE BEST AND SAFEST ADVICE!~be well~ and know that somebody cares! (( and in alot of cases: "been there-done that" )) My love, Frenchie
MEDICATIONS I TAKE FOR FIBROMYALGIA, BIPOLAR, ANXIETY, GERD, ADD, NARCOLEPSY and HIGH BP
LYRICA / 3 A DAY
GEODONE/ 2 A DAY
SEROQUEL XR / 1 AT BEDTIME
NUVIGIL / 2 A DAY
NEXIUM 1 A DAY
BUSPAR 15 MG / 4 A DAY
ZOLOFT / 1 A DAY
VERAPAMIL ( Calan ) / 240 / 1 A DAY
( by the way...for those dragging their wagon and beat on their feet...lost in a Fibro-Fog....
TRY " FOG-LIFTER" coffee by Millstone! *grin*) |
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jsrdrnr Posts: 1928
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No worries...we are all at different stages of recovery at different times. I appreciate your input and your support. My best day is worse than the worst day you have ever imagined. |
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ComingUndone Posts: 1444
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Hi missy, when I was trying to stay sober I was prescribed benzodiazapenes for my anxiety (xanax, klonipin, and ativan). I expressed my concern to my sponsor and she suggested that I give my pills to someone I trust and they can regulate my medication, so if I needed it I would have to go to them. In your case it would be them giving you 1 pill every day, and that's it. Since you know you need it, you would want to actually take the pill you're given every day. Just an idea. ♥ Christine
Lamotrigine(Lamictal) 400mg
Clonazepam (Klonipin) 0.25mg
Quetiapine (Seroquel) 200mg
Vyvanse 35mg
Alprazolam (Xanax) 0.5mg PRN
Magnesium Citrate 400mg
Melatonin 5mg
Newest meds updated 1/24/13
I am a peer, not a doctor, so any advice I give should not be construed as medical or professional. |
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