ADD / ADHD.. do you have it?

[DC.chief]

I have it. It's been there all along and I just never knew. My doctor mentioned it to me and suggested I read a book called Driven to Distraction. I felt like I was reading biography about myself at times. Prior to then I viewed it as kinda bullshit really. Thought it was something parents used to explain why their kid was out of control. I realize now I was completely wrong and I regret not trying to understand it sooner. For one thing It's not something only children suffer from. Many adults have it and many go undiagnosed.

Today is a first for me. Today I started taking medication for it. And while I clearly haven't taken it long enough to really understand it's effects on me either good or bad I can tell you how I feel currently.

I feel energized, alert and more focused. I feel like nothing can slow me down. I feel like fighting a bear (I won't). I somehow feel more confident. I think I've been bouncing both my feet up and down all day while I've sat at my desk. I also feel like I look like this..



But I don't. I look normal and well rested even though I slept my normal 5.5 hours last night.

So do you have it? When did you learn that you did? Have you taken medication for it? What kind and what type of effects did it have on you?

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by rabblerouser

That's because it doesn't exist.

Well that's what the French think

[Hootie]

that is true ... I cannot eat or sleep when I take adderall

[beach tribe]

The military has switched from adderal to provigil for fighter pilots and high value, high risk personnel.

[rabblerouser]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Well that's what the French think

Actually, that's pretty much everywhere in the world - ADD/ADHD does not exist in, say, India.

If you don't tend the crops because you're daydreaming, you won't eat, and you will die.

90% of all the ADD/ADHD meds prescribed in the world...are prescribed in the US.

Somehow, only Americans are dumb enough to think that they are "afflicted" with this "disease".

[Dayze]

Originally Posted by Predarat

TLDR

[DC.chief]

Originally Posted by rabblerouser

Actually, that's pretty much everywhere in the world - ADD/ADHD does not exist in, say, India.

If you don't tend the crops because you're daydreaming, you won't eat, and you will die.

90% of all the ADD/ADHD meds prescribed in the world...are prescribed in the US.

Somehow, only Americans are dumb enough to think that they are "afflicted" with this "disease".

Didn't realize you were a physician

[beach tribe]

Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

that is true ... I cannot eat or sleep when I take adderall

Recipe for super human abilities:

Wake up
Cook meal consisting of Gluten Free pasta, & light portion of protien of choice.
Consume 2 full servings of fruit, Cooked meal, Multi vitamin, 300 mgs of Magnesium and 75 mgs of Adderal.

One hr later weight train entire body to exhaustion.
Immediately after consume protein shake with 2 bananas, whole milk, and peanut butter...yes, peanut butter. Drink two bottles of water.

Experience enlightenment.
Effortlessly see the easiest solution to any task and feel helplessly compelled to complete it.
Know the answers to questions you never even knew to ask.


Disclaimer: This does not work if your body is not ready for training.

[Dayze]

that sounds like a lot of work. I don't think I'm ready for that.

[FlaChief58]

I remember back in High School, my guidance councelor...Oh look, a butterfly

[rabblerouser]

Originally Posted by DC.chief

Didn't realize you were a physician

"Here, this is a new drug, we're not sure exactly how it works, but take one every six hours and we'll see how you respond.

That'll be $170/hr.

Thanks!!"

How's that??

[beach tribe]

Originally Posted by rabblerouser

"Here, this is a new drug, we're not sure exactly how it works, but take one every six hours and we'll see how you respond.

That'll be $170/hr.

Thanks!!"

How's that??

You're kinda' right....for once.

[Beef Supreme]

Originally Posted by DC.chief

I feel energized, alert and more focused. I feel like nothing can slow me down. I feel like fighting a bear (I won't). I somehow feel more confident. I think I've been bouncing both my feet up and down all day while I've sat at my desk. I also feel like I look like this..

That's because the medication is basically meth.

[rabblerouser]

Originally Posted by beach tribe

You're kinda' right....for once.

It's the truth.

[beach tribe]

Originally Posted by Dayze

that sounds like a lot of work. I don't think I'm ready for that.

Then just take the adderal first..

It won't seem like much work at all after that.

[rabblerouser]

Originally Posted by BigChiefTablet

That's because the medication is basically meth.

Yeah man. Taken orally, the 'rush' isn't as strong, but the shit makes my heart feel like it will explode.

I won't take it anymore.