http://www.erowid.org/experiences/exp.php?ID=7505

For those that have ADD, what if this were to happen to you? What do you do in a situation like that? Just change over to another drug? I mean, what if the same happened with the new drug? Then what? Does this happen to ALL users who take medication for ADD?

What is the longest anyone here has been taking ADD medication? For how long and what meds? Is it still effective even 5-6 years later?

Has something like this happened to you? What did you do? Or have you been fine still, (how many years have you been taking it?)

Does this only happen to people who don't have ADD and take ADD meds?

Does this only happen if you abuse the medication? Or take more than prescribed? Can you be safe for the long term if you only take what you are prescribed and communicate regularily with your Doctor?

" I am twenty three years old and had been using prescription Adderall fairly responsibly for the last 4 years.

The first two years were a dream. All of a sudden, i was able to accomplish everything i set out to do. I was just as motivated to do the dishes as i was to go out and party. Talking became easier, being out in social situations wasn't stressfull anymore, I lost weight, looked and felt better and when it came to work or school i just kicked ***. I felt so happy and in control all the time. After taking a pill, i would wait and when i started to feel the heart palpitations and sweating that signal the drug is kicking in i would want to begin dancing for joy. I knew the next few hours of my life would be good, productive ones. The come down period wasn't too bad and i ended up graduating school early. I had found the personality i had always wanted to have and it came in a little pinkish-orange pill.

<!-- End Body -->Fast forward to a few months ago....every time i took my 20 mgs i would wait for that euphoria, that sense of empowerment to kick in and it wouldn't. I knew how potent Adderall was. I knew that for all intents and purposes this was a powerful amphetamine that i had been taking on a regular basis for the last 3 1/2 years so i was very wary of upping the dosage. I could already feel the effects long term use of speed was having on my body, my poor insides were being abused and my heart had probably beat as many times as a 90 year olds. Other bad things were happening too, i had been gaining the weight I lost back and then some. Speed makes you wanna smoke cigarettes and that was fine except now i felt nauseous every time i lit one up. I would take the Adderall and still feel tired, unfocused, ****ed off. Basically, Adderall stopped working for me and now i am screwed because as much as i tried to keep from becoming addicted i probably am still a little physically addicted and i know i am extremely psychologically addicted. I am now in the worst place a drug can take you: when i take Adderall i feel like **** and when i don't i feel like ****. Now i just need to figure out where to go from here.... "

After taking a pill, i would wait and when i started to feel the heart palpitations and sweating that signal the drug is kicking in i would want to begin dancing for joy. Fast forward to a few months ago....every time i took my 20 mgs i would wait for that euphoria, that sense of empowerment to kick in and it wouldn't. IMHO these are signs of speeding or hypomania, and believe the initial dose may have been entirely too high to begin with. I experience none of this on my current dose of Adderall, so I do not fear similar consequences. Theraputic controlled dosages do not provoke addiction.

Thanks for your post. It was informative. I'm curious, how long have you been on Adderall? What do you forsee 10 years from now -- Do you expect it to still be just as effective

IMHO these are signs of speeding or hypomania, and believe the initial dose may have been entirely too high to begin with. I experience none of this on my current dose of Adderall, so I do not fear similar consequences. Theraputic controlled dosages do not provoke addiction.

thats so weird because i feel the exact opposite. i dont know if that's good or bad. i feel quiet, lazy, and stupid. my dr. says that's a good thing but it sure doesn't feel good. i dont understand why anyone would take this med for fun:confused:

Thanks for your post. It was informative. I'm curious, how long have you been on Adderall? What do you forsee 10 years from now -- Do you expect it to still be just as effectiveIf you are asking me whether I foresee becoming tolerant to stimulant medications, the answer is no. I must take a goodish amount for relief from symptomatology and so far? Have seen no need for higher doses than that which provide relief, or any signs of addiction (as I mentioned previously) from any of the stimulant meds I have tried.

I know you posted this last year, and you may not even get online anymore, but I really do relate to you. I feel like I wrote this myself! I'm the same age as you are, and I've taken it for the same number of years. No one really answered your questions though. Anyone care to give feedback on this original post? (see below) Also, I'd love to hear if anything has changed for you...what did you end up doing about this? I'm in the exact same situation now...carbon copy. And I'd love some help...

http://www.erowid.org/experiences/exp.php?ID=7505

For those that have ADD, what if this were to happen to you? What do you do in a situation like that? Just change over to another drug? I mean, what if the same happened with the new drug? Then what? Does this happen to ALL users who take medication for ADD?

What is the longest anyone here has been taking ADD medication? For how long and what meds? Is it still effective even 5-6 years later?

Has something like this happened to you? What did you do? Or have you been fine still, (how many years have you been taking it?)

Does this only happen to people who don't have ADD and take ADD meds?

Does this only happen if you abuse the medication? Or take more than prescribed? Can you be safe for the long term if you only take what you are prescribed and communicate regularily with your Doctor?

" I am twenty three years old and had been using prescription Adderall fairly responsibly for the last 4 years.

The first two years were a dream. All of a sudden, i was able to accomplish everything i set out to do. I was just as motivated to do the dishes as i was to go out and party. Talking became easier, being out in social situations wasn't stressfull anymore, I lost weight, looked and felt better and when it came to work or school i just kicked ***. I felt so happy and in control all the time. After taking a pill, i would wait and when i started to feel the heart palpitations and sweating that signal the drug is kicking in i would want to begin dancing for joy. I knew the next few hours of my life would be good, productive ones. The come down period wasn't too bad and i ended up graduating school early. I had found the personality i had always wanted to have and it came in a little pinkish-orange pill.

<!-- End Body -->Fast forward to a few months ago....every time i took my 20 mgs i would wait for that euphoria, that sense of empowerment to kick in and it wouldn't. I knew how potent Adderall was. I knew that for all intents and purposes this was a powerful amphetamine that i had been taking on a regular basis for the last 3 1/2 years so i was very wary of upping the dosage. I could already feel the effects long term use of speed was having on my body, my poor insides were being abused and my heart had probably beat as many times as a 90 year olds. Other bad things were happening too, i had been gaining the weight I lost back and then some. Speed makes you wanna smoke cigarettes and that was fine except now i felt nauseous every time i lit one up. I would take the Adderall and still feel tired, unfocused, ****ed off. Basically, Adderall stopped working for me and now i am screwed because as much as i tried to keep from becoming addicted i probably am still a little physically addicted and i know i am extremely psychologically addicted. I am now in the worst place a drug can take you: when i take Adderall i feel like **** and when i don't i feel like ****. Now i just need to figure out where to go from here.... "